Auditor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,214 - 79,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UK's Exceptional Benefits

Job summary

University of Kentucky Staff Auditor position in Lexington, KY, supports UK HealthCare and affiliated community healthcare operations. You will perform healthcare-focused audits, review financial processes, and assess internal controls to strengthen governance.

Minimum requirements include a BA and 3+ years of related experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience in healthcare auditing preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits of healthcare operations, financial processes, compliance activities, and internal controls
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, and analyze data to evaluate business practices and identify risks
• Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Develop process workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, documentation, and supporting evidence
• Collaborate with healthcare leaders, administrators, and operational teams across multiple locations
• Support audit planning, scheduling, and project execution while managing multiple assignments

Skills

Auditing

Accounting

Compliance

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: Auditor
• Requisition Number: RE55235
• Working Title: Staff Auditor
• Department Name: 1A000:Internal Audit
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 45
• Salary Range: $48,214-79,560/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: BA
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Required Related Experience: 3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: None
• Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10lbs.
• Shift: Primarily days with core hours, Monday Friday from 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and/or workload.

Help Strengthen Healthcare Operations Through Risk and Compliance Reviews

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Auditor to join the Internal Audit team, supporting healthcare-focused audit activities across UK HealthCare and affiliated community healthcare operations.

What You'll Do

• Participate in audits of healthcare operations, financial processes, compliance activities, and internal controls
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, and analyze data to evaluate business practices and identify risks
• Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Develop process workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, documentation, and supporting evidence
• Assist with audit findings, recommendations, and reporting activities
• Collaborate with healthcare leaders, administrators, and operational teams across multiple locations
• Support audit planning, scheduling, and project execution while managing multiple assignments

What You'll Bring

• Experience in auditing, accounting, compliance, healthcare operations, or related fields
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to review complex information and identify risks, trends, and control gaps
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of related experience

What's In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Help strengthen operations that support patient care and healthcare delivery
• Diverse experience: Work with financial, operational, compliance, and regulatory processes across healthcare environments
• Professional growth: Develop expertise in healthcare auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls
• Dynamic work environment: Engage with stakeholders across multiple healthcare locations and service lines
• Collaborative culture: Partner with audit professionals and healthcare leaders throughout the enterprise
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?

Healthcare organizations face increasingly complex regulatory, operational, and financial requirements. As UK HealthCare continues to expand its network and partnerships, strong internal audit functions are essential to maintaining accountability, compliance, and effective risk management.

In this role, you'll help provide independent insight that supports sound decision-making, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of resources across the healthcare enterprise.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
2. * Please describe your experience in Excel using the following functions: data sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and formula development including logical formulas (i.e. IF statements), etc.
   • None
   • More than 0 years, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
   • More than 6 years
3. * Please describe a time when you lead a project and/or were responsible for handling multiple priorities within a narrow timeframe. What did the project entail? What was the outcome? What did you learn?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please describe your experience working in a healthcare organization.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

PI286079675