Internal Audit Coordinator

Job Title

Internal Audit Coordinator

Compliance

Full-Time

Non-exempt

Internal Audit Coordinator will assist the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager with the implementation of the organization’s audit workplan by coordinating internal audit activities. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on internal audits, identifying areas of improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and compliance, including grant requirements.

• Monitor and assess compliance with FQHC guidelines, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Conduct audits to ensure that programs and services (including grant-funded) adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Work with the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager in developing an annual audit workplan based on previous audit findings, risk assessments, and organizational priorities.
• Implement the audit work plan by completing internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and program operations.
• Attend monitoring visit entrance/exit meetings and provide updates to the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager on visit findings.
• Assist with ensuring timely submission of Corrective Action Plans for site visit findings and monitor implementation of those plans to ensure follow-through and completion.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized audit documentation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to relevant stakeholders, including department heads and grant managers.
• Work with program management to review corrective action plans and monitor the status of all corrective actions until fully resolved.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements, including within grant-funded programs.
• Recommend corrective actions to address identified weaknesses and enhance overall compliance performance.
• Work with management to monitor the effectiveness of implemented corrective action plans.
• Support program management by providing guidance on grant compliance matters.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and industry best practices, including grant management and internal auditing.

• Demonstrate respect and support for patients, employees, and visitors with diverse lived experiences.
• Show commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization, modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient, client, employee, protected, and proprietary information.
• Meet performance standards of the department and participate in compliance audits and quality improvement plans as requested.
• Engage in continuous improvement of job responsibilities and organizational processes to advance the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience auditing in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance such as HIPAA and other auditing principles.
• FQHC experience preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. Occasionally the employee must stoop, bend, and lift or move up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.