Clinical Audit Associate

Kodiak Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Solutions is seeking a Clinical Audit Associate in the US to perform clinical audits, risk assessments, and quality reviews for healthcare clients. You will lead engagements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings to senior leadership.

Required are 5+ years clinical experience, EMR fluency with Cerner/EPIC, and knowledge of regulatory standards. Up to 50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in healthcare.
• Experience with EMR systems (Cerner, EPIC) to deliver or improve care.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in quality/risk management.
• Travel up to 50% is required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits, risk assessments, and process reviews.
• Evaluate adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare clients.
• Prepare and present audit results to leadership.

Skills

Clinical audits

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cerner

EPIC

Job description

At Kodiak Solutions, we’re dedicated to transforming the healthcare industry through cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions. We specialize in healthcare finance, unclaimed property, risk management, and revenue cycle management, helping healthcare organizations streamline complex financial operations. Our mission is to simplify and optimize processes, so healthcare providers can focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Powered by our innovative platform, we offer cloud-based systems, automated workflows, and advanced data management tools designed to address the unique challenges in healthcare. Whether it's improving revenue cycle efficiency, navigating unclaimed property issues, or mitigating risk, our platform delivers real-time, actionable insights to drive better outcomes.

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 customer’s 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Conduct clinical audits, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards across healthcare organizations.
• Manage multiple client engagements and project deliverables simultaneously.
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare clients to support successful project execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, consultative support.
• Prepare and present audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations to clinical, operational, and executive leadership.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively through clear reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications:

• Min Associate or bachelor's degree in a related concentration.
• Relevant license or certification (such as Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse).
• Min 5 years of clinical experience in the healthcare setting (2-3 years in the acute care setting preferred).
• Experience working with electronic medical records (Cerner, EPIC or similar) to deliver and/or improve the delivery of care.
• Experience with regulatory standards compliance working in a healthcare quality department or risk management and/or performing quality self-audits at the department level.
• 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.
• This position requires up to 50% travel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.