Auditor

Auditor

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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.

Job Summary  | 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.

This role provides the opportunity to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes while helping leadership identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across multiple healthcare settings to assess operations, analyze data, and support continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll DoParticipate 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 08/21/2026
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.

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