Pre-Admit Medical Assistant: Care & Admissions Champion

Reno Orthopedic Center; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Extended sick leave

Work-life balance

Job summary

Reno Orthopedic Center in downtown Reno is seeking a Pre-Admit Technician (Medical Assistant) to support our pre-admission clinic and help patients have surgery at ROC's surgical center. You will perform preadmission screening, collect vital signs, EKGs, and blood draws while delivering compassionate, patient-first service.

Responsibilities include obtaining physician clearances, documenting medical history in the EMR, coordinating with families, and completing medication reconciliations and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CMA/RMA or ABROE certification (or two years back-office clinical experience) preferred.
• Office Laboratory Assistant certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform preadmission screening and testing, including vital signs, EKG, and blood draw.
• Obtain medical clearances from physicians as needed.
• Record medical history in the electronic medical record.
• Provide excellent patient care and communicate with patients and families.
• Assist with pre-surgical assessments and medication reconciliation forms.
• Perform administrative tasks: data entry, filing, and results recording.
• Complete required continuing education and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality to support clinic staffing.

Skills

EKG experience

Blood draws

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA/RMA or ABROE certification

Office Laboratory Assistant certification

Tools

EMR/EMR documentation

EKG equipment

Job description

Reno Orthopedic Center wants you to join the team as a Pre-Admit Technician (Medical Assistant in our Pre-Admit clinic) in our downtown Reno location!

As a Pre-Admit Technician, you would be crucial to our mission because your work would ensure that patients can have surgery in our surgery center. On any given day, you could you could give the patient and their families peace of mind regarding any concerns they may have and provide excellent service during the pre-admission process. If you value respect, optimism, compassion, innovation, and top-notch patient care, you have found your home.

Who are we?

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), every action is driven by our employee expectations:

• We lead with apatient-first mindset, ensuring every decision is made in the best interest of those we serve.
• We believe in the power ofassuming good intent, fostering a culture of respect, optimism, and compassion, where teammates lift each other up.
• Here, you're encouraged toown your success— we support your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to take initiative.
• Continuous learning is part of who we are; we strive forconstant improvementin everything from clinical innovation to personal development.
• We valuekindnessas a core strength — it's how we treat our patients, our colleagues, and our community.
• Most importantly, we encourage every team member tobe an advocate— for patients, for progress, and for doing what's right.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your values align, and your growth is supported, you'll find purpose and belonging at ROC.

What sets us apart?

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is physician-owned, meaning decisions are made by those who understand patient care firsthand — and every team member’s voice matters. We offer a fully integrated musculoskeletal health campus with on-site surgery, advanced imaging, therapy, urgent care, and specialty services like bone health and orthopedic oncology. With continuous growth and investment in new facilities and technology, ROC provides a forward-thinking environment built to support both exceptional patient care and your professional development. We’ve been the trusted name in musculoskeletal health across Northern Nevada for over 60 years — and we’re still growing!

What would you do as a Pre-Admit Technician?

This position focuses its time and effort on the following duties, though others may be required. You can expect to regularly:

• Conduct preadmission screening and testing as needed based on patient’s medical history, including obtaining a set of vital signs, performing an EKG, and performing a blood draw to send for testing;
• Obtain Medical Clearances from physician as needed;
• Record patients' medical history and other information in their electronic medical record;
• Provide excellent patient care by communicating effectively with patients and their families regarding any questions or concerns they have;
• Assist with pre-surgical patient assessments, and complete questionnaires and Medication Reconciliation forms as needed;
• Perform administrative tasks including recording results, filing and data entry;
• Complete continuing education as needed to maintain applicable certification;
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to clinic staffing schedules;
• Provide customer service and patient care, maintain confidentiality, and abide by HIPAA requirements.
  

• Certifications/Education
• High School Diploma/GED;
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) OR Assessment-Based Records in Order Entry (ABROE) certification OR two years of experience in a back-office clinical setting;
• Office Laboratory Assistant certification (or able to obtain within 90 days of hire);
• Knowledge of
• HIPAA and OSHA regulations/procedures;
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Experience
• Six months of experience performing EKG’s and blood draws.

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritizework-life balanceby fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued. Check out our home page by clicking on “View all jobs” to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees!

Why choose ROC? Full time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Extended sick leave
• 401(k) plan contributions with no match required
• EAP, disability and life insurance
• Health and fitness program
• Coffee shop onsite (main location)

Come build your career with a team that’s committed to innovation, community, and compassion in orthopedic care. Whether you’re a seasoned specialist or just starting your journey, you’ll find purpose, impact, and growth atReno Orthopedic Center.