The Hospital Audit Executive is responsible for conducting internal audits across clinical, operational, financial, statutory, and administrative functions of the hospital. The role ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and internal control systems while identifying areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Conduct regular audits of OPD, IPD, Emergency, OT, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, and other hospital departments.
- Verify compliance with hospital policies, protocols, NABH standards, and statutory requirements.
- Review patient records for completeness, accuracy, and documentation compliance.
- Monitor adherence to infection control and patient safety guidelines.
- Audit billing processes to ensure accuracy and prevent revenue leakage.
- Verify insurance claims, package billing, discounts, approvals, and refunds.
- Review cash handling procedures and departmental revenue collections.
- Conduct audits on procurement, inventory management, and vendor payments.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Identify operational risks, process gaps, and control weaknesses.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor implementation of audit observations and recommendations.
- Prepare audit reports highlighting findings, observations, and recommendations.
- Maintain audit records, checklists, and compliance documentation.
- Present audit findings to management and department heads.
- Track closure of audit non-conformities and action plans.
- Assist departments in improving internal controls and operational efficiency.
- Participate in policy review and process standardization initiatives.
- Support quality improvement projects and accreditation activities.
