External Auditor 2

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

                •    Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
                •    Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
                •    Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
                •    Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
                •    Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Program Integrity

Classification: External Auditor 2 (PN: 20100480)

Job Overview: 

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an audit professional to be a part of our Managed Care and Provider Audits section. This position is in Franklin County and will require travel to provider sites. As an External Auditor 2, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting audits and reviews of managed care plans and their provider networks for compliance with the provider agreement and federal & state requirements in the fight against fraud, waste, and abuse
• Handling routine audit issues, prepare audit reports & working papers (e.g., gathers information; performs reviews & analysis of records, operations, activities, controls & systems or applies accepted auditing standards & principles)
• Acting as audit team lead in absence of higher level auditor when assigned
• Assisting in preparing &/or preparing necessary work papers, related audit materials, & preliminary draft & final audit/review reports to summarize activities, findings & recommendations to improve or resolve deficiencies or compliance
• Working closely with the Medicaid Managed Care program and clinical staff in completing work
• Working primarily with compliance and performance audits with a focus on healthcare

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field;
24 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 12 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing
standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position
description.

-Or 4 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 2 yrs. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing
standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position
description.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 1, 66461.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Technical Skills: Auditing

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Interpreting Data, Priority Setting, Results Oriented, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Analyzation

Supplemental Information:

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

Travel required, some with overnight stays. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.