Internal Auditor

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. 

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

As a member of the Internal Audit team, the Auditor will perform focused risk-based audits. The Auditor will work with all Support Services departments as well as interact directly with SCA’s facilities in carrying out the annual audit workplan.  

• Position Reports to: Associate Director, Compliance Audit & Internal Audit 

  Job Summary:  As a member of the Internal Audit team, the Internal Auditor will perform focused risk-based audits. The Internal Auditor will work with all Support Services departments, as well as interact directly with SCA Health facilities in carrying out the annual audit workplan.   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform all phases of internal audit related reviews  

  • Working effectively with other departments/external sources 

  • Develop or assist in development of sufficient audit procedures to test controls and business processes 

  • Work directly with the supervisor to provide timely communication of audit status 

  • Work as part of a team who support each other to accomplish set goals and objectives together 

  • Determine or assist in determining the objective, scope, and general plan of the assigned audit 

  • Ensure the existence of appropriate documentation by the preparation of work papers that adequately summarize the test work performed, observations made, and conclusions reached 

  • Ensure the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit recommendations and findings 

  • Prepare the timely draft of the audit report that clearly states the audit scope and findings in accordance with Professional and departmental standards 

  • Meet with area management to discuss audit results and recommendations 

  • Obtain management’s response to findings and establishes time frames for procedure correction/improvement 

  • Perform follow up with area management to ensure that issues have been addressed and action plans have been implemented

Qualifications

• Qualifications:

  • The ability to be a problem solver, critical thinker, and have a keen attention to detail 

  • Understanding of the risk and controls associated with business processes and ability to identify those risk and controls 

  • Working knowledge of auditing techniques and standards 

  • Experience conducting audits 

  • Understanding of healthcare  

  • Excellent planning, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential 

  • Flexible attitude and open to changes in the audit schedule 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines 

  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills 

  • Demonstrated leadership potential 

  • Strong mission and values commitment; natural cultural fit 

  • Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel & email) 

  Education and Work Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Health Care Administration 

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience related to Internal Audit 

  Other Requirements: 

  • If not already achieved, obtain Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification within the first three years of employment. Other relevant professional certifications may be considered, as determined appropriate by management based on the needs of the role and the candidate’s qualifications.