Job Description

Apex Systems is seeking aseasoned Senior Internal Auditor to support one of our Healthcare clients.

If interested, please contact Rich Brown at [email protected]

Contract: 4 Months

Pay Rate: $45-$50

Work Environment: Fully Remote

Key notes:

• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred , especially auditing operational or clinical processes.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Candidate should have 5+ years of audit experience , with a focus on operational audits , not financial statement audits.

• The team's audits involve process reviews within clinical environments , even though the auditor s themselves are not involved in direct clinical decisions.

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2. Key Responsibilities

Operational Audit Execution

• Work within a team of 1-4 auditor s , under the direction of an Audit Project Manager .

• Perform full audit lifecycle activities, including:

• Reviewing documentation

• Conducting walkthroughs with process owners

• Asking clarifying questions on processes, protocols, and adherence

• Selecting and testing samples (e.g., clinical encounters, workflows)

• Evaluating whether processes follow established protocols

• Assessing remediation actions on identified gaps

Critical Thinking & Independence

• Senior auditor must propose testing approaches , not wait for direction.

• Should be able to independently manage their assigned audit areas .

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear and timely status updates to project manager (weekly, sometimes twice per week).

• Communicate confidently with internal teams and stakeholders.

Workload

• Audits typically span 2-4 months .

• Contractor may support multiple audits simultaneously , depending on project flow.

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3. Tools & Systems

Required:

• Microsoft Excel (most heavily used)

• Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft Outlook

• SharePoint

• PowerPoint

Nice to have:

• Experience with Epic or clinical systems (not required)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI Copilot / Microsoft Copilot (easy to learn and used for research/queries)

Internal audit repository software is proprietary- no prior experience needed.

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4. Types of Operational Audits (Examples)

Frida shared detailed examples of typical audits:

Nurse Triage Line (Clinical Protocol Adherence Audit)

• Reviewing recorded patient encounters (e.g., "I'm having chest pain").

• Verifying the nurse followed established triage protocols :

• Did they ask the correct questions?

• Did they follow rules for escalation vs. self-care guidance?

• Auditor tests against existing clinical protocols , not personal judgment.

Quality Assurance Audit Work

• If QA identifies process deficiencies, the auditor :

• Reviews corrective action plans,

• Evaluates whether remediation appropriately mitigates risk,

• Assesses timeliness and adequacy.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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