Carolyn Launer, Cpa, Cia, Chc
About Carolyn Launer, Cpa, Cia, Chc
Carolyn Launer is the Director of Internal Audit at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area, with extensive experience in healthcare compliance and internal auditing.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Carolyn Launer currently holds the position of Director of Internal Audit at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area. In this role, she is responsible for preparing and presenting quarterly and annual internal audit activity reports for the Audit Committee. Her expertise in evaluating and analyzing healthcare data and regulations supports informed decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at Providence Health & Services
Carolyn Launer worked at Providence Health & Services as a Privacy Officer, Compliance and Internal Audit Manager for 13 years from 2003 to 2016. During her tenure, she operated across multiple states including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Montana. Her role involved managing compliance initiatives and internal audits, which contributed to strengthening privacy and security measures within the organization.
Education Background and Certifications
Carolyn Launer holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern California, where she studied healthcare from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage, completing her studies in 1999. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC).
Early Career Roles
Carolyn Launer's early career includes various roles that have built her extensive expertise in finance and healthcare administration. She served as a Senior Accountant at Thomas, Head & Greisen in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Physician Billing Manager at Christopher W.M. Horton, MD from 1992 to 1999. She began her career as an Assistant Business Manager at Financial Data Management Inc. in Tustin, California, where she worked from 1988 to 1992.
Skills and Expertise
Carolyn Launer brings a diverse skill set to her roles, adept at effective written and oral communications among executives, peers, and staff. She is experienced in leading diverse and highly successful teams, and proficient in project management, balancing multiple projects while achieving objectives, budgets, and deadlines. Her in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and adaptability in times of change further solidifies her position as a valuable asset in any organization.