Veteran Transportation Scheduler & Data Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Assistant position within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on serving as the primary contact for Veterans’ transportation needs.

It encompasses scheduling, data collection and tracking, consult management, and program support responsibilities in a Veterans Transportation Service unit. The role involves data entry into automated systems, analysis of data, and coordination of workflow to minimize delays while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes data entry, scheduling, and data tracking.
• Ability to prepare written instructions and correspondence.
• Education substitution or combination options may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling and admissions scheduling for veterans.
• Collect, compile, and track data and generate reports.
• Enter pertinent information into automated tracking systems.
• Coordinate service practices to reduce patient waits and delays.
• Support the VTS program flow and provide program-related planning.
• Review documents for omissions and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Data entry

Scheduling

Data collection

Compliance awareness

Education

Four years above high school (GS-5)

Job description

The Transportation Assistant position within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs focuses on serving as the primary contact for Veterans’ transportation needs.

It encompasses scheduling, data collection and tracking, consult management, and program support responsibilities in a Veterans Transportation Service unit. The role involves data entry into automated systems, analysis of data, and coordination of workflow to minimize delays while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.