Transportation Assistant

Job Title

Transportation Assistant

Major Duties

Scheduling, Data Collection & Tracking Support

Performs work involving consult management, appointment scheduling and admissions scheduling. Daily responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of Veteran Transportation Service (VTS). Performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports. Incumbent will evaluate documents, e.g., sampling plans, permit applications and other data collection forms. Aggregates in-coming data from a variety of sources. Reviews documents, reports and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system. Receives DSS extracts to verify that the workload being captured in DSS is correct. Maintains automated system of program-specific data to track items such as service project milestones, progress reports, program trends, performance measures, compliance strategies, etc. Interacts with various other transportation services such as Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) etc., and other transportation providers.

Performance Measures Support

Coordinates service practices that decrease waits and delays for patients in all specialty areas. Plans consult processing flow to ensure veterans receive consultation services in a timely manner. Utilizes the Veterans Health Information System & Technological Architecture (VISTA), Computerized Patient Record Systems (CPRS) or SharePoint Consult/Request Tracking System in processing internal consultations. Administers quality monitors to be utilized in the internal consultation process to measure the success of efforts to provide seamless care and to support the education of staff in the proper use of the electronic record, to include internal consultation processes.

Coordination, Program Planning and Advisory Services

Plans for, organizes, administers, and directs how the work will be accomplished for the VTS program. Plans and directs programs that provide support services functions and require the application of specialized knowledge and skills. Planning responsibilities require consideration of support services e.g., systems management, operations, workload forecasting, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies, vehicle maintenance and repair, etc. Review workload types in Veteran Transportation Service e.g. outpatient clinic visits, surgical admissions. Daily validate program workload and ensure reporting is accurate. Responds to "action required" notifications, ensuring the primary providers are correct. Coordinates the day-to-day operation of VTS program flow, processes, and functions. Provides technical and management guidance necessary to achieve the optimum use of service resources. Plans and provides support services in the following types of program areas: electronic records management; driver scheduling setup & management; space utilization services. Provides advisory services to the Supervisor regarding the requirements and implications of the office services provided. Provides advice to operating managers and supervisors on how provided services assist in accomplishing their missions and programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/ PD99780S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized