Transportation Assistant

Summary Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) will operate within the Service located at the VA Medical Center/Health Care System (VAMC/HCS) with several Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Responsibilities The duties of the position may include but are not limited to: Coordinates patient travel requests, ensuring compliance with VA travel policies, eligibility requirements, and authorizations. Reviews and verifies travel claims, mileage reimbursements, and special transportation arrangements for accuracy and completeness. Schedules and arranges transportation services, including specialized transport, common carrier arrangements, and vendor-provided travel. Researches and interprets VA, federal, and local travel regulations to provide guidance to Veterans, staff, and vendors. Enters, updates, and tracks transportation data in automated systems (e.g., travel modules, reimbursement systems). Communicates with Veterans, caregivers, clinical staff, transportation providers, and administrat...