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The Long Beach VA Health Care Systems Health Administration Service is recruiting for one (1) Transportation Assistant at the Long Beach VA. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History Major duties: Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Independently manages the Beneficiary Travel Program. Works with fellow hospital staff, other administrative staff and clinical personnel as professionals and team members.
Communicates and interacts with patients in a manner which is appropriate to cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Has regular and recurring contact with personnel external to the agency for the obtainment of services, sharing of information and authorization, clarification or denial of payment. Responsible for forwarding all invoices certified for payment to Fiscal Service for processing.
Prepares appropriate letters explaining disposition of unauthorized travel claims. Responsible for explaining the regulatory guidelines to beneficiaries submitting any unauthorized ambulance claims to the VAMC/HCS for consideration of payment. Responsible for determining method of payment for authorized and unauthorized ambulance claims submitted for consideration. Receives invoices for payment of transportation services.
Prepares appropriate letters explaining disposition of unauthorized travel claims. Reconciles vouchers against authorizations for accuracy prior to preparing certifications for payment. Examines ambulance and transportation vouchers submitted by vendors to determine authorization and if mileage and fees charged are correct in accordance with contracts and mileage guides. Technical advisor to social workers and others in the disbursement of funds on deposit for patients being placed in Contract Nursing Homes and/ or other patients with fiduciaries or conservators.
Manages activities for beneficiary travel fund control points. Determines legal entitlement to travel reimbursement, applies deductible requirements and computes amount to be paid to beneficiaries. Acts as the record keeper and coordinator of patient funds on deposits. Receives calls for transportation and coordinates transportation by the most cost effective means. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. work schedule, may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Transportation Assistant/PD99910S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.