Data Analytics Auditor/Analyst Sr

Overview

UnityPoint health is seeking a Senior Data Analytics Auditor/Analyst to join our team! This is the lead role for all data analytics necessary for internal audits and projects including extensive data analysis, electronic data retrieval, processing, and interpretation. Applicants can expect to use available and applicable software products to efficiently analyze process and report findings related to large volumes of financial and clinical data. This position manages UPH’s Excluded Provider/Vendor/Employee testing, reviews business risk and evaluates internal controls related to system-wide electronic business processes and proposes recommendations to strengthen the internal control environment and/or increase effectiveness and efficiency, actively participates in system-wide initiatives related to various information systems implementations and reporting needs, and communicates audit results to UPH leadership as appropriate. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Location: Remote - applicants preferably reside within the UPH footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Internal Auditing:

• Serve as a point person for data needs required by all internal and external audits or projects, including audits or projects that require analysis of high risk or otherwise sensitive or confidential data. 
• Utilize knowledge of sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling, to support audit projects and data analysis. 
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and advise internal auditors on the most effective methods for doing the same. 
• Advise internal auditors and UnityPoint Health management as required by developing methods to retrieve, process and analyze data using various electronic auditing tools and software systems. 
• Lead and advise internal and external auditors and all levels of UPH management in the interpretation of large volumes of compliance, financial and clinical data. 
• Maintain continuous focus on data quality and availability to improve reporting and analysis. 
• Analyze and report findings in a meaningful and understandable manner for a wide variety of stakeholders. 
• Utilize knowledge of complex IT systems and data structures to advise and make recommendations related to effective reporting of data and segregation of duties. 
• Identify, document and test the effectiveness of internal processes and controls using effective data analytics methods. 

Improvement:

• Maintain a high level of organization and planning in order to complete assigned projects within designated timeframes. 
• Regularly research and utilize outside resources to maintain and update knowledge of healthcare and audit issues. 
• Participates in continuing education activities and keep credentials up to date. 
• Work with management to best improve staff education, compliance, and controls related to financial, operational and compliance issues. 
• Utilize system software to efficiently research, document and test areas of risk. 
• Identify areas where Internal Audit’s data analytics capabilities can add value to UPH processes, such as with continuous monitoring. 
• Partner as appropriate with the UnityPoint Health Analytics team and other data/reporting functions on process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze how emerging technologies and tools such as AI can be integrated into audit and data analytics workflows to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Projects:

• Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure optimal team functionality. 
• Provide status reports on a regular basis for assigned projects. 
• Maintains a high level of independence and objectivity. 
• Perform special audit assignment and investigation as required. 
• Participate in process owner interviews and risk identification/prioritization activities in conjunction with the annual Internal Audit risk assessment. 

Qualifications

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, IT, or related field required.  

Experience:  

• A minimum of 5 years internal auditing and/or external auditing experience, including hands-on experience with data analysis. Equivalent process improvement, consulting or other experience will also be considered.  
• Experience manipulating and analyzing large amounts of data is required. 
• Experience sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling is preferred. 
• Healthcare or Healthcare related experience is preferred.  

License/Certification:  

• Certification in one of the following is preferred: 
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA- IIA) 
  • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA-ISCACA) 
  • Analytics Certified Data Analyst Advanced (ACDAA-DILGNT)