Senior Information System Auditor

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Conducts routine and more complex audits of specific operations requiring the development of data, interpretation of intangible or unusual factors, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions, and serves as the lead auditor when necessary. Extracts data from source systems for audit and/or monitoring purposes. Validates programming used to create management reports.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer-related, or related field.

Experience

• Must have five years of previous audit experience in a healthcare environment.

OR

• Must have six years of progressively responsible experience in an internal audit or information systems environment.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have a Master’s Degree in lieu of two years of experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

Must have one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certification of Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
• Epic Clarity Reporting Certified
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); OR
• Obtain a required certification within two years of hire date or placement in job.

Required Tests for Placement

• Take an exam to understand level of SQL knowledge. The exam will be graded but there will not be an expected completion percentage.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a good listener, be flexible, be able to handle multiple tasks, and possess good business and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write a finding in a clear and concise audit report.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Must understand personal computers and networks and be proficient with spreadsheet, database, communications, flow charting and word processing software, as well as data extraction techniques.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to interpret government regulations that applies to Parkland and the ability to employ effective problem-solving skills to make appropriate recommendations for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Determines the direction and approach of assigned audits and writes the audit program subsequent to and based upon the entrance conference and the scope established for the audit.
• Conducts assigned audits. Determines the materiality of the issues reviewed and reported; ensuring that assets are safeguarded, internal controls are present, resources are used efficiently, and that all activity and costs are appropriate.
• Performs audits of application, network, storage, database and server infrastructure architecture and design to ensure appropriate security according to industry standards and adherence to regulatory requirements in all aspects of design and implementation.
• Prepares work papers and documents each step, validates all information through whatever sources are available, enters project related milestones, maintains project related data, and maintains an accounting of project time.
• Performs research, analyzes, and organizes qualitative and quantitative financial, operational, and clinical data from multiple sources, and synthesize results into meaningful fact-based analyses, reports and models.
• Using the appropriate programming language and tool, extracts data from source systems for use in audits and/or monitoring.
• Validates programming of reports used by management for decision-making by performing the following: Reviews detailed specifications from which programs are written and ensure full understanding of the end-user's needs Independently designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains programs used to compare/validate results of other programmers Responsible for maintaining appropriate program and system documentation in accordance with department standards. Creates and maintains technical specifications and documentation of all programs and applications supported in order to ensure quality of information. Ensure that Parkland programs are written in appropriate programming language, test conditions are prepared, and program testing is managed to validate that the program works per specifications.
• Reviews for compliance with the organization’s information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors, alliances, and other third parties and refers problems to appropriate department managers or administrators
• Meets with the audited function periodically throughout the audit to discuss audit plans, audit findings, and to develop mutually agreed-upon recommendations. Maintains a positive working relationship with all hospital functions to ensure the fulfillment of auditing responsibilities.
• Prepares a clear, concise audit report detailing the findings and recommendations and incorporates the responses from the function which details the specific steps they plan to take to implement agreed upon recommendations and time frames. Pro-actively performs follow-up audits of areas previously audited to ascertain that recommendations and time schedules are being followed from the initial audit.
• Assists with special projects and/or serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned. Proactively identifies makes recommendations to management on need for conducting special studies or audits of specific operations. May provide assistance and support to the annual financial audit of Parkland. Participates on new system implementations to ensure that adequate system controls are present, and the system is configured per management specifications.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with audit clients, internal audit team and others. Demonstrates effective communication by clearly and succinctly providing detailed audit information and by providing direct and clear responses to address questions.
• Maintains knowledge, competencies, and application of rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
• Demonstrate effective and continuous learning.
• Demonstrate high degree of self-motivation and initiative.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
• Demonstrate openness and flexibility to various work assignments.
• Maintain collaborative and positive work relationships.
• Exhibit strong project management skills adhering to budgets and deadlines.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.