External Auditor

Job Description - External Auditor 3 )

External Auditor 3 )

Medicaid

Jan 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Lazarus 4 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$33.52/hour

Full-time

OCSEA

Auditing

Auditing

Attention to Detail, Goal Setting, Interpreting Data, Priority Setting, Results Oriented, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

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 3 (PN: )

Job Overview: The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an experienced auditor to be a part of our Long‑Term Care Audits Section. The Long‑Term Care Audits Section is part of the Bureau of Program Integrity that focuses on fraud, waste and abuse related activities in the Managed Care setting. This position is in Franklin County and may require travel to Managed Care plan and provider sites.

As an External Auditor 3, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as an audit team lead.
• Preparing audit scope, objectives, and audit programs.
• Executing audits of Managed Care Plans and their provider networks by understanding the policies, processes, internal controls, contractual agreements and federal and state Medicaid regulations.
• Documenting audit tests, completing audit work papers, accurately identifying audit issues, maintaining appropriate documentation, preparing and presenting reports on audit findings and providing recommendations.
• Performing peer review of work papers of equal or lower‑level staff, preparing review notes and discussing with staff, and verifying that review notes are clear.
• Handling confidential records and information.
• Coordinating with bureau data analytics staff and systems.
• Working closely and communicating effectively with ODM staff, team members, and managers.

The preferred candidate will be able to adapt to change and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, the preferred candidate will be objective and professional as this position will involve working with internal and external customers.

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)

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