Information Systems Auditor

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary Purpose

Plans, prepares, and performs routine audits of the computerized systems and processes of Parkland requiring the development of data, the evaluation of control issues, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions. Extracts data from source systems for audit and/or monitoring purposes. Validates programming used to create management reports.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience in one of the following environments: healthcare, internal audit, business analyst or information systems.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• May have a Master's Degree in lieu of two years of experience.

Required Tests for Placement

• Take an exam to understand level of SQL knowledge. The exam will be graded but there will not be a expected completion percentage.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a good listener, be flexible, be able to handle multiple tasks, and possess good business and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write a finding in a clear and concise audit report.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Must understand personal computers and networks and be proficient with spreadsheet, database queries, data extraction techniques, communications, flow charting and word processing software.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of SQL.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in determining the direction and approach of assigned Information System audits (network, operating systems, database and applications, etc.) and writes the audit program subsequent to and based upon the entrance conference and the scope established for the audit.
2. Conducts limited scope Information System audits to evaluate risks. Assists in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and the materiality of the issues reviewed and reported ensuring that assets are safeguarded, internal controls are present, resources are used efficiently, and that all activity and costs are appropriate.
3. Assists in the performance of application, network, storage, database and server infrastructure architecture and design audits to ensure appropriate security according to industry standards and adherence to regulatory requirements in all aspects of design and implementation.
4. Using an automated system, prepares work papers and documents each step, validates all information through whatever sources are available. Using the workpaper application, enters project related milestones, maintains project related data, and maintains an accounting of project time.
5. Participates in meeting with the audited function in periodically throughout the audit to discuss audit plans, audit findings, and to develop mutually agreed-upon recommendations. Maintains a positive working relationship with all hospital functions to ensure the fulfillment of auditing responsibilities.
6. Prepares a clear, concise audit report detailing the findings and recommendations and incorporates the responses from the function which details the specific steps they plan to take to implement agreed upon recommendations and time frames. May perform follow-up audits of areas previously audited to ascertain that recommendations and time schedules are being followed from the initial audit.
7. Communicates clearly and effectively with audit clients, internal audit team and others. Demonstrates effective communication by clearly and succinctly providing detailed audit information and by providing direct and clear responses to address questions.
8. Assists with special projects and/or serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned. May assist financial auditors with computerized aspects of audits, such as running special reports, interface with Information Systems personnel, etc., to provide technical expertise to audits. May assist Information Systems with new system implementations and upgrades to ensure that adequate system controls are present.
9. Performs research, analyzes, and organizes qualitative and quantitative financial, operational, and clinical data from multiple sources, and synthesize results into meaningful fact-based analyses, reports and models.
10. Using the appropriate programming language and tool, extracts data from source systems for use in audits and/or monitoring.
11. Reviews for compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors, alliances, and other third parties and refers problems to appropriate department managers or administrators.
12. Maintains knowledge, competencies, and application of rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
13. Demonstrate effective and continuous learning.
14. Demonstrate high degree of self-motivation and initiative.
15. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
16. Demonstrate openness and flexibility to various work assignments.
17. Maintain collaborative and positive work relationships.
18. Exhibit strong project management skills adhering to budgets and deadlines.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.