Internal Auditor Job in Hollywood, California US
Description
Position:
Internal Auditor - Contract to Hire
Company:
A large Los Angeles area hospital
Duties:
- Review key risks as it relates to non-compliance issues with Federal requirements
- Partner with leaders and process owners within all operating units to identify needed areas of improvement as it relates to their processes and controls
- Identify areas of “high risk" which include; contracting with a physician and proper handling of PHI, (Private Health Information); HIPAA compliance
- Conduct ongoing reviews of Quality Control issues for key areas which include; Medicare, MediCal, (claims fraud), 340-B drugs, same day re-admissions
- Conduct ongoing controls and process reviews to determine existing and potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses in other key areas which include; patient billing, coding, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Prescription Disbursement
- The individual will also conduct interviews, walk-throughs, and reviews of existing policies and procedures with leaders and process owners to ensure proper compliance, minimal risk for fraud, and promote maximum efficiency
Position type: Contract-to-hire
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Desired start date:
May 1st, 2012
Salary:
Negotiable, BOE
Requirements
Experience required:
The individual should maintain a minimum of 3 to 5 years of current internal audit experience within a hospital or healthcare entity. They should also have a strong general understanding of Federal laws related to: Medicare, MediCal, PHI, and HIPAA. The individual must maintain superior oral and written communications skills and must retain fluency in both English and Korean. Prior Public Accounting experience is a plus.
Education and certifications required:
A minimum of a BS or BA in Business, Finance, or Accounting is required. CPA and / or CIA certifications are highly desirable.