Administrative Assistant Float

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant Float role is onsite in East Providence, RI, with hours and locations varying according to company needs. Compensation is not specified. The role supports University Orthopedics physician offices and patient interactions. The position provides flexible office coverage to help patients navigate scheduling and administrative processes. It supports patient access by coordinating appointments and procedures, handling front-desk and phone duties, verifying information, and ensuring required paperwork and communications reach the appropriate teams.

What you'll do

• Provide float coverage for physician offices, front desk reception, and secretarial duties
• schedule follow-up appointments, tests, referrals, and surgeries
• answer, return, and triage patient calls
• communicate with insurance companies
• contact patients about scheduling, history, medications, and preoperative requirements
• register patients and update demographics
• verify benefits and collect copayments
• prepare paperwork and coordinate operating-room bookings
• sort and distribute mail and faxes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant float

east providence ri

university orthopedics

medical office

patient scheduling

front desk

patient registration

insurance coordination

phone triage

multi-site coverage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school education or equivalent required; prior medical experience preferred. Must be able to travel to all University Orthopedics sites when necessary.

About the employer

University Orthopedics is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.