Auditor

Initial Posting Date:
03/15/2024 Application Deadline:
03/31/2024 Agency:
Oregon Health Authority Salary Range:
$4,755 - $7,296 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Governmental Auditor 2 Job Description:
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The Oregon Health Authority
's Fiscal and Operations Division has a fantastic opportunity for two (2) experienced Governmental Auditors to join an excellent team. These are Full-Time, Permanent, Classified position with the Office of Program Integrity (OPI). What you will do!
As a government auditor, you will conduct compliance audits of providers participating in Medicaid programs by performing audits of simple and complex issues of different provider types across Fee-For-Service and Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) to ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid rules and regulations. The audit function is designed to detect, identify, and deter medical program fraud, waste, and abuse, and to monitor and ensure provider compliance with federal, state, and agency rules and regulations.
In addition, auditors are also responsible to educate providers, CCOs, and other organizations of the audit process, interact with OPI federal and state partners, ensure excellent communication, have an analytical mindset, professional judgement, and problem-solving skills. The work of this position is fairly independent and will engage and collaborate in all activities and projects assigned to OPI.
This position is critical to the integrity of Oregon's Medicaid funding, which ultimately impacts the health and access to services by over one million Medicaid beneficiaries in Oregon, who originate from racially, ethnically, culturally, gender- and ability- diverse communities throughout the state. It is critical that the incumbent have experience in and can demonstrate understanding of OPI's role in advancing health equity and addressing systemic health disparities.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA's work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.
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For a full position description, please reach out to Tamara McNatt ; or to Scott Lee
What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental
benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
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to learn more about State of Oregon benefits. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA's health equity definition is "Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices." OHA's 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here
, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. What we are looking for:
A Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, such as business administration, public administration, finance, economics, computer science, etc., AND two years of auditing experience.
OR
Twenty quarter hours of college courses in a business or financial field such as the areas listed above AND two additional years of auditing experience may substitute for the degree.
Successful completion of the duties and training as an Oregon Governmental Auditor (Entry) will substitute for one year of auditing experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required or related courses.
Desired Attributes:
The most competitive candidates will possess several of the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:
Experience in using Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards as prescribed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, also referred to as the Yellow Book.
Skill in auditing techniques:
reviewing and analyzing accounting records and program data;
collecting evidence, documenting work papers appropriately and identifying audit exceptions;
conducting interviews, inquiry, and communication with auditee personnel at various administrative levels;
developing computer assisted auditing techniques;
analyzing and evaluating the results of statistical samples to support audit findings.
Experience in risk analysis for evaluation of internal and management controls.
Experience within the Behavioral Health field.
Experience in provider healthcare billing
Holds certification in a coding or auditing discipline.
Skill in oral and written communications, preparing clear and concise reports and effectively communicating problems and recommendations, in support of audit findings.
Skill in presenting audit findings (e.g., graphs, charts, etc.).
Skill in researching compliance and operational issues and State or Federal regulations applicable to the organizational unit under review.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple audits and other projects and be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and have flexibility and work demand tolerance.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
How to apply:
Complete the online application
Upload Resume
Upload Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field.
Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project
homepage. Questions/Need Help?
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Additional Information
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If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here
for more information about veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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