Auditor

Auditor

Help Strengthen Healthcare Operations Through Risk and Compliance ReviewsThe University of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Auditor to join the Internal Audit team, supporting healthcare-focused audit activities across UK HealthCare and affiliated community healthcare operations. This role provides the opportunity to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes while helping leadership identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across multiple healthcare settings to assess operations, analyze data, and support continuous improvement efforts.

What You'll Do

• Participate in audits of healthcare operations, financial processes, compliance activities, and internal controls
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, and analyze data to evaluate business practices and identify risks
• Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Develop process workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, documentation, and supporting evidence
• Assist with audit findings, recommendations, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with healthcare leaders, administrators, and operational teams across multiple locations
• Support audit planning, scheduling, and project execution while managing multiple assignments

What You'll Bring

• Experience in auditing, accounting, compliance, healthcare operations, or related fields
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to review complex information and identify risks, trends, and control gaps
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of related experience

What's In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Help strengthen operations that support patient care and healthcare delivery
• Diverse experience: Work with financial, operational, compliance, and regulatory processes across healthcare environments
• Professional growth: Develop expertise in healthcare auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls
• Dynamic work environment: Engage with stakeholders across multiple healthcare locations and service lines
• Collaborative culture: Partner with audit professionals and healthcare leaders throughout the enterprise

UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

Healthcare organizations face increasingly complex regulatory, operational, and financial requirements. As UK HealthCare continues to expand its network and partnerships, strong internal audit functions are essential to maintaining accountability, compliance, and effective risk management. In this role, you'll help provide independent insight that supports sound decision-making, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of resources across the healthcare enterprise.