Role Description
The Clinical Audit Associate has the responsibility of performing audits of clinical processes and special projects within healthcare while assisting other audit team members in providing a clinical perspective to their projects. This position will provide independent yet collaborative services to our healthcare customerβs senior leadership, including the CNO, CMO, CFO and Board of Directors. Our customers consist of health systems, hospitals, physician practices, and payers. Our services include conducting risk assessments, executing internal audits, and performing other consulting project engagements for these organizations.
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Conduct clinical audits, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.
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Evaluate adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across healthcare organizations.
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Manage multiple client engagements and project deliverables simultaneously.
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Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare clients to support successful project execution.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, consultative support.
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Prepare and present audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations to clinical, operational, and executive leadership.
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Monitor project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
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Communicate effectively through clear reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.
Qualifications
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Min Associate or bachelor's degree in a related concentration.
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Relevant license or certification (such as Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse).
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Min 5 years of clinical experience in the healthcare setting (2-3 years in the acute care setting preferred).
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Experience working with electronic medical records (Cerner, EPIC or similar) to deliver and/or improve the delivery of care.
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Experience with regulatory standards compliance working in a healthcare quality department or risk management and/or performing quality self-audits at the department level.
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Familiarity with the fundamentals of clinical practice, including patient placement, patient assessments, treatment, and care planning essentials; scope of practice modalities; infection prevention, patient safety, patient rights, and patient experience.
Requirements
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This position requires up to 50% travel.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.