Transportation Assistant

Job Title Transportation Assistant Duties Help Duties include but are not limited to: Utilizes various software applications Post and reconcile time cards Determine veteran Beneficiary Travel eligibility according to national and local rules, and regulations Assists veterans with financial hardship waiver applications Process travel reimbursement claims Reviews clinical requests for transportation at VA expense Arranges complex transport for patients, adhering to provider specifications Coordinates patient transfers with other VA facilities Annotates travel arrangements in patient record Assists patient, their representatives, and staff with questions related to transportation, and transportation benefits Arranges and coordinates inter-facility transfers Arranges and coordinates taxi, wheelchair van, ambulance, air ambulance, train, and other transportation Manages Patient Funds program Prepares and completes all forms associated with patient funds withdrawal and deposit Complete Patient Fund disbursement and balance requests Oversees and completes the Patient Funds monthly reconciliation Maintains control of all Patient Funds folders, correspondence, invoices, and supporting documents Informs patients and/or next of kin of remaining Patient Funds balances Demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards Perform work independently in conformance with all directives, regulations, and VA policies Contribute and assist in attaining business office goals Handles conflicts and problems with internal and external customers appropriately Exercise patience, and promote a congenial atmosphere Willingly, and actively assist team members, staff, veterans, and others Collect, organize, track and count all beneficiary travel reimbursement forms Ordering office supplies Budget tracking, researching items, and contacting vendors Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level GS-06 without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/ PD041280A and PD041281A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: