External Auditor

Job Description - External Auditor 2 (260001ER)

External Auditor 2 (260001ER)

Medicaid

Human Resourceso.gov

Mar 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Lazarus 4 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$30.55/hour

Full-time

OCSEA

Auditing

Auditing

Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Interpreting Data, Priority Setting, Results Oriented, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office
:
Legal Counsel

Bureau
:
Program Integrity

Classification
:
External Auditor 2 (PN , )

Job Overview
:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an audit professional to be part of our Bureau of Program Integrity. This position focuses on the prevention and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. This position is in Franklin County and may require travel. As an External Auditor 2, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring Medicaid providers for compliance through onsite and desk reviews
• Audits and onsite reviews may include a variety of providers and partner state agencies and may have a higher concentration of effort with specific provider/agency types for certain periods depending on data analysis, risk assessment, known issues, changes in regulations, industry trends and/or overall complexity of the audits or reviews
• Participating in monitoring efforts coordinated with other ODM or non-ODM teams
• Working independently or collaboratively with bureau staff (e.g., reviewing provider payment claims and data related to payments or individual care)
• Assisting with provider education and working collaboratively with other affected ODM bureaus
• Handling confidential records and information, and using a variety of tools to analyze and understand relevant data

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field;

24 mos. exp. in auditing or…