University of Washington · 2 months ago
Senior Healthcare Auditor
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $118K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Washington is seeking a Senior Healthcare Auditor responsible for conducting internal audits across various clinical integrated parts of the organization. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and internal policies.
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Responsibilities
Independently prepares audit planning documentation for all assigned audits. This includes an in-depth project risk assessment to define the project’s scope and objectives
Executes a wide variety of audit tests/procedures and accurately interprets results against defined criteria or best practice
Applies internal control concepts in a wide variety of University settings and appropriately assesses the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices
Understands the financial, operational, and compliance risks which affect University activities; demonstrates the ability to identify and appropriately measure those risks; and formulates recommendations which are appropriate, practical and cost-effective
Prioritizes work so resources are devoted to areas of highest risk
Consistently documents relevant facts and information to support the work performed and conclusions drawn so other reviewers can follow the auditor's logic and methodology
Effectively evaluates audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence
Effectively communicates audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient
Interprets and evaluates compliance with applicable federal and state laws and University/UW Medicine policies
Conducts audits in accordance with professional and departmental standards
Completes work with limited instructions yet knows when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant
Completes work assignments independently or as part of a team project
Interacts effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings
Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time budgets
Conducts investigations and management-requested reviews approved by the Executive Director
Participates in UW wide risk assessments
Provides department training on internal controls and fraud prevention and common audit issues
Provides advisory services to departments and/or serves on University committees as requested
Keeps current on technical accounting, auditing and government pronouncements
Participates in Internal Audit’s quality and process improvement program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Four years of audit experience, to include two years of medical operations audit experience or technical equivalent experience
Familiarity with electronic health records
Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA, or commitment to complete within two years
Ability to independently perform assurance, advisory, and investigative audits
Strong understanding of internal control
Outstanding analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
Preferred
Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
Medical coding knowledge or experience
RN or equivalent provider experience
Higher Education/Academic Medical Center audit experience
Data mining experience
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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