Director Internal Audit, Administration in Searcy, Arkansas at Unity Health

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or related field required; Master’s degree and/or CPA or CIA preferred.

2. Training and Experience: Three years Auditing/Accounting experience in the Healthcare setting or five years auditing or related experience with an accounting firm or company.

3. Job Knowledge: Understanding Internal Audit processes. Understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines. Ability to function effectively with all hospital personnel, physicians, and contractors. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Excellent computer skills. Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

4. Safety Sensitive: NO

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible and accountable for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, compiling and analysis of the institution’s management procedures and internal controls. Works to collaborate with the Board, physicians, administration and associates to verify the accuracy of the facility’s processes to safeguard against mismanagement, fraud, abuse and waste. Provides information requested by external hospital audit firm. Responds to questions and complaints with a “How can I help you” attitude.

1. Directs and coordinates the internal auditing program of the facility.
2. Performs audits of the facility’s accounting procedures, verifies accounts and investigates/researches any irregularities and errors, makes recommendations.
3. Serves as a resource/internal consultant to hospital associates, administration, and the board of directors.
4. Develops, reviews, and revises internal auditing policies and procedures of the hospital.
5. Maintains a working relationship with appropriate hospital personnel.
6. Prepares annual budget for the department; monitors and reconciles expenditure of budgeted funds.
7. Acts as a liaison for the hospital when external financial auditors and/or government regulators review hospital operations.