This position requires an active Public Trust or the ability to obtain and maintain one to qualify. It also requires being a US Citizen. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will accurately advise patients of their referral eligibility, beneficiary status, and health treatment options as outlined by their TRICARE enrollment and/or DEERS status. The LPN will coordinate with military treatment facility (MTF) staff for all active, reserve, and guard referrals not covered under the TRICARE benefit for approval. The role includes directing patients to the patient travel coordinator and providing information on travel-related benefits. The LPN will assist MTF as necessary on advising patients regarding Line-of-Duty, Personal Reliability Program (PRP), and Medical Evaluation Board issues as outlined in AFI 41-210 and AFI 36-3212. The LPN will verify appropriate paperwork is on file prior to authorization and initiate, receive, and coordinate communication between beneficiaries, team members, internal staff and providers, network/outside providers, and ancillary health care workers regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals.