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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Columbia, MD
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

General Summary of Position
Responsibility for the execution of IT audits, diverse operational integrated audits and other audits and other projects as assigned by the Vice President of Internal Audit or Senior IT Audit Manager. Such work includes, but is not limited to, conducting and/or supervising all phases of the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting) to test that IT controls are in place and functioning as intended and related processes are effective, efficient, and compliant with MedStar policies and regulatory requirements. Delivers high-quality products and maintains open communication with audit client to convey status and issues on a timely basis. Assures appropriate documentation to support audit work performed and issue reports that adhere to IA department and professional standards. Provides input to IT Auditor's performance as appropriate.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with business unit policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Develops and recommends department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget.
  • Selects, trains, orients, and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information.
  • Analyzes issues to identify root causes. Communicates ideas related to complex or controversial issues appropriately, using information or data effectively to persuade others or to support viable recommendations. Produces written work and draft reports that clearly communicates issues and enhancement opportunities noted that requires minimal rework and editing.
  • Conducts independent audits according to the Annual Internal Audit Plan and develops appropriate documentation to support audit work performed in accordance with IA department and professional standards. Ensures timely execution and completion of assigned audit projects, coordinating the timing and scheduling of audits to achieve completion of the Annual Audit Plan. Balances multiple priorities by considering risk, importance, level of urgency and departmental impacts.
  • Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style with audit clients and IA Associates. Ensures that audit client and IA needs are anticipated, recognized and serviced appropriately; managing competing demands efficiently and with a positive attitude.
  • Directs Auditors in assigned phases of audit work and follow-up procedures, and reviews related work products to ensure compliance with IA department and professional standards. Provides constructive feedback to individuals to help improve specific skills or behaviors and improve work product.
  • Measures and tracks the results of audits performed through action plan follow-up procedures and tracking the impact of any identified revenue enhancement or cost savings.
  • Proficiently uses audit management software and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAAT) as appropriate on assignments.
  • Remains knowledgeable of the healthcare and IT industries and leverages all available IA resources such as leading practices, technologies and tools.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and business unit in community outreach efforts.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and maintains effective working relationships with other departments.
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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science required or
    • Information Systems.. required

    Experience

    • 5-7 years Progressive it auditing experience; required and
    • 3-4 years Including 3 years of experience in is security, network administration, the system development process cycle, disaster recovery/business continuity planning, and/or it infrastructure. required and
    • Healthcare experience preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification. required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Expertise in generally accepted auditing standards, the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and security and trust models and guidelines (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO17799, HIPPA, HITECH, NIST).
    • Excellent communication (verbal and written), technological, organizational, time management and analytical skills.
    • Strong ability to develop and maintain relations with management of the organization in order to create favorable relationships with and good understanding of the IA function.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Access, PowerPoint and Exchange.
    • Experience with data analysis/computer assisted audit techniques (CAAT) tools and audit management software is a plus;
    • TeamMate and IDEA preferred.


    This position has a hiring range of $111,779 - $212,513

     


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