AUDITOR

Auditor (Hybrid)

Department:
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Classification: AUDITOR I. Salary: $4,256.00 - $5,600.00 per Month (Automatic HAM $4,470). Final Filing Date: 1/20/2026.

About This Role:

The Auditor I in the Audits & Investigations (A&I), Financial Review Inpatient Division (FRID) assists with compliance, financial and/or management audits. These audits include in‑house desk audits and field audits, generally in acute care or long‑term care program areas, and may include public health or rural health clinic program areas. FRID conducts financial and compliance reviews and audits of Medi‑CaL and other DHCS programs’ inpatient providers (acute hospitals and long‑term care facilities).

These reviews verify that payments to providers and their reported costs are valid, accurate and compliant with governing laws, regulations, and program intent.

• Assist with compliance, financial and management audits of inpatient and other DHCS programs.
• Conduct desk and field audit activities in acute care, long‑term care and health clinic settings.
• Verify the validity, accuracy, and compliance of payments and reported costs.
• Provide audited data to assist with provider rate‑setting purposes.
• Maintain good rapport, attendance, and effective communication with the public and employees.

• Review the minimum qualifications listed in the Auditor I Class Specification.
• Meet the education and experience prerequisites for Auditor I, Health Program Auditor II, or Health Program Auditor III as applicable.

• Accounting degree
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Attention to detail and good work ethic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
• Analytical ability and independent decision making
• Professional and organized manner
• Time‑management and integrity

• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Diversity, equity and inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Competency Pay for CPA or CIA certification
• Merit‑based promotion opportunities
• Training opportunities to support role
• Upward mobility
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• 401(k), 457 savings plans
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

• Eligible for up to three days of telework per week; required to report in‑person at least two days per week.
• Travel required 15% of the time.
• Position located in Richmond; reporting location may change as per DHCS telework program.

Application methods:

• Electronic via Cal Career Account
• Mail, drop‑off, or print job options available

Required Documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application Std Form 678 (or electronic equivalent)
• Education documentation (degree/transcripts)
• Any other documents required by the Classification Specification

Contact Information:

• Hiring Unit Contact:
  Jimmy Le, (510) 721‑0131,
• EEO Contact: (916) 440‑7370,

Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.