Audit Specialist (AKRON)

Full-Time, Days

Onsite

The Healthcare Compliance Senior Auditor plays a critical role in supporting Akron Children's Hospital's mission by ensuring adherence to all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and internal policies. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this position is responsible for planning and executing in-depth compliance audits, analyzing risk exposures, and guiding corrective actions to promote a culture of integrity and continuous improvement. In addition, this role will include developing critical components of the Compliance Program such as policies, procedures, training modules, and monitoring systems, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry benchmarks.

Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

* Plan, conduct, and oversee compliance audits in areas including finance, operations, and research.
* Analyze audit results to identify root causes and risks; draft concise reports outlining organizational exposure and actionable management plans with assigned responsibilities.
* Support drafting, refining, and maintaining compliance documentation aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations.
* Design and deliver compelling compliance training sessions to staff, clinical providers, and leadership; ensure staff understand reporting mechanisms and expectations.
* Conduct periodic risk assessments, monitoring, and auditing to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
* Lead investigations, corrective action plan development, and timely resolution of compliance incidents.
* Mentor guest auditors; manage projects and ensure quality assurance.
* Work cross-functionally with leadership and team members, including clinical departments, to integrate compliance into day-to-day operations.

Technical Expertise

* Expert knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, fraud & abuse statutes).
* Proficient in audit methodologies, controls evaluation, and corrective action implementation.
* Analytical mindset with strong report writing and presentation skills.
* Skilled in audit procedures, data analytics, and compliance training.
* Proficient in Epic, Excel, Word, and healthcare billing systems.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.

Other information:

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree required
2. Certification: CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) preferred.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum 5 years in healthcare compliance, audit, or related roles required.

FTE: 1.000000