Location: Providence, RI

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $32 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee clerical activities and ensure smooth administrative operations on the unit
• Assist with supervision and education of secretarial staff to raise team performance
• Serve as a liaison to contractors and a key contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Process purchase orders and assist in preparing and monitoring the department budget
• Facilitate the flow of correspondence and maintain department manuals and records
• Prioritize workload independently and take initiative to resolve administrative issues
• Perform core secretarial functions including screening calls, typing, and filing
• Gather data for statistical reports and attend meetings as the recorder for minutes

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus at least one year of college or business school with secretarial training
• Three to four years of administrative or secretarial experience required
• Familiarity with hospital or healthcare procedures preferred
• Background in medical terminology preferred
• Excellent secretarial skills including typing, filing, and call screening
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English
• Willingness and ability to meet required health and immunization clearances

Education

• High school diploma and at least one year of college or business school (secretarial procedures)

Knowledge & Skills

• Secretarial procedures and strong record keeping
• Purchase order processing and budget monitoring
• Meeting minutes preparation and statistical reporting support
• Data gathering for reports and effective prioritization
• Clear communication and liaison skills with internal and external partners
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and train support staff
• Proficient typing, filing, and phone screening abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and support for travel assignments
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and explore
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support for contract roles
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive team that values your contributions and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Providence, RI

Providence is a compact, culturally rich city with plenty to explore on days off. Enjoy the WaterFire events and riverside strolls, visit the RISD Museum and historic Benefit Street, and discover a thriving dining and coffee scene. Outdoor lovers can relax at Roger Williams Park and Zoo or head to nearby Narragansett beaches for a seaside escape. Weekend trips to Newport for coastal charm or to Boston for city adventures are easy and rewarding.

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