Staff Internal Auditor - Financial & Operational Audit - Hybrid

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job plans and completes assigned portions of audits, investigations or projects for the entire organization. The position conducts and documents interviews, performs and documents audit test work, and analyzes and presents conclusions to department and organization management. The incumbents educates and assists employees and management in applying and improving internal controls. This job demonstrates actions consistent with company "Expectations" as duties are performed on a daily basis. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Reimbursement/Operations or related field Preferred - Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration Work Experience Required - Experience gathering information, understanding problems, comprehending complex documents, and seeking out cause-and-effect relationships that identify underlying issues or problems. Preferred - One year of audit experience in a service- or financial-based industry, preferably in healthcare audit, compliance or operations. Certifications Preferred - CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA or related certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Aptitude to analyze data, people and situations, determine errors and problems in the data, and formulate workable and practical solutions. Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard audit software; knowledge of statistical sampling and audit software CAAT's Good verbal and written skills, including basic interviewing skills. Ability to deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of differing audiences. Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, of all ages, and at all levels of the organization, both internal and external, in a positive manner to influence and build effective relationships and meet shared objectives. Internal control concepts, specifically knowledgeable e of control objectives, control activities, terminology, and practices; business process analysis and risk assessment practices; the role of corporate governance and its relationships with the audit committee, board, and executive and operating management; generally accepted documentation standards; and the operations that impact financial reporting and information technology. Understanding of control frameworks (COSO model, COBIT model) and IIA Standards & Guidance. Able to function with the highest sense of integrity, exercising unprejudiced and unbiased judgment on behalf of the company's welfare. Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Uses the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks, with a focus on continuous improvement. Cooperative spirit in working with others in seeking resolution to problems balanced with a tenacious approach when dealing with risk-exposure issues. The ability to travel to various clinics or operation centers/sites Good organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision. Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments timely. Job Duties Objectively evaluates design and effectiveness of client risk management processes to reasonably achieve objectives, ensure compliance, and protect company assets; determines whether these processes can be relied upon. Assists in the coordination, planning, and execution of engagement plans, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities, making recommendations on corrective action, and providing follow-up to ensure remediation occurs in a timely manner. As appropriate to assignments, maintains communications with department leadership, and organization leadership, concluding with reporting of results that are accurate, timely, and meaningful to users. Assists in gaining leadership concurrence on observations and risks identified. Completes projects and assignments by or before the agreed-upon target date. Quickly communicates obstacles to achieving target completion date, reprioritizes schedules, and reevaluates objectives to ensure resources are dedicated to highest priorities. Develops working knowledge of laws and industry guidance for establishing, testing, and reporting on assigned areas of the organization, and assists in providing training when applicable. Participates in other departmental goals, activities and assignments, including Quality Improvement initiatives. Other related duties as required. Travel required at the discretion of Management. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. 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