Veterans Health Admin & Benefits Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather AFB Munitions Storage (formerly) (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration in California seeks a Medical Administration Specialist to provide administrative, program, and team support for the ED.

You will interpret VA rules, handle complex correspondence on patient care, and conduct thorough veteran interviews at the VANCHCS. You’ll assist Beneficiary Travel, work with MCCF reports, and manage valuables and daily statistical sheets.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, program, and team support.
• Interpret VA rules and regulations relating to determination of legal entitlement to benefits.
• Investigate issues and prepare complex and sensitive correspondence related to patient care.
• Conduct thorough interviews with veterans, eligible persons and others who desire treatment at the VANCHCS.
• Assist Beneficiary Travel Clerk with Beneficiary Travel procedures.
• Collaborate with MCCF section to ensure timely completion of Means Test documents.
• Input insurance and third-party payer information.
• Safeguard and manage valuables and clothing room activities.
• Prepare daily Gains and Losses Sheet and related statistical reports.
• Provide administrative guidance to Medical Officer of the Day and clinical staff for operations during non-standard tours.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration in California seeks a Medical Administration Specialist to provide administrative, program, and team support for the ED.

You will interpret VA rules, handle complex correspondence on patient care, and conduct thorough veteran interviews at the VANCHCS. You’ll assist Beneficiary Travel, work with MCCF reports, and manage valuables and daily statistical sheets.