Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans as a Weekend Shift Specialist! This full-time federal position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes. Work weekends (Friday-Sunday) while maintaining weekday availability for training and meetings. Enjoy a dynamic role supporting veterans' healthcare services in a coastal city rich with culture and history.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran patient records and appointments using VA's electronic health records system
- Coordinate weekend healthcare services between emergency departments and specialty clinics
- Process benefits claims and eligibility verifications for weekend admissions
- Provide crisis intervention support for veterans during weekend hours
- Liaise with federal, state, and local emergency services during off-hours
- Conduct weekend wellness checks for high-risk veteran patients
- Prepare weekly compliance reports for federal audit requirements
Qualifications
- US citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years healthcare or federal administration experience
- VA-specific certification or equivalent DoD training preferred
- Proficiency in VistA and Cerner health information systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- Spanish language proficiency highly desirable
- Experience with HIPAA and federal privacy regulations