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HEALTHCARE AUDITOR

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV7517
Working Title HEALTHCARE AUDITOR
Number of Vacancies 1
Location McAllen, Texas
Department University Auditor
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
Participates in the planning, performance, and follow-up of routine healthcare related audits and consulting engagements for the UTRGV healthcare enterprise to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations.
Description of Duties
  • Participates in the planning and fieldwork of internal healthcare audits and conducts research to obtain background information.
  • Identifies risk and related controls, including potential healthcare fraud risks during planning and fieldwork.
  • Develops strategies and recommendations to mitigate these risks and improve overall compliance.
  • Responsible for developing engagement objectives, scope and audit programs.
  • Plans, participates, and documents interviews with healthcare client contacts.
  • Identifies preliminary issues, evaluates evidence, and ensures all audit findings contain sufficient supporting documentation.
  • Prepares detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required to address identified deficiencies.
  • Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and prevent fraud or misuse of resources.
  • Documents work performed in accordance with appropriate auditing standards.
  • Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
  • Stays abreast of changes in healthcare laws and regulations, industry trends healthcare operations and accounting/auditing standards.
  • Monitors own time to meet assigned deadlines and proactively communicates status of assigned work to management.
  • Continuously enhance professional knowledge and auditing skills through training and professional development opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, healthcare administration or related degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Required Experience
Two (2) years of auditing experience including healthcare related audits and or strong knowledge in healthcare operations.
Preferred Experience
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Planning and organizational skills. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Accounting and auditing skills. Strong communication skills to effectively convey audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 04/24/2024
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Reference Letter 1
  5. Reference Letter 2
  6. Reference Letter 3
  7. Certifications and Licenses
  8. Training Certificates
  9. Other Document
  10. List of 3 References
  11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
  13. Letter of Interest
  14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  15. Additional Document