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Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn Jobs in San Francisco, CA

CareDx, Inc.

Clinical Trial Manager

Brisbane, CA · Remote

CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post ... Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences or equivalent degree/experience; RN or ...

Vynca

Manager, Case Management (RN)

San Mateo, CA · Remote

$90K - $125K/yr

Remote with up to 25% travel - must be based in one of the following states: Arizona, California ... Active, unrestricted RN license with the ability to obtain California licensure within 6 months of ...

SimX, Inc

Territory Manager (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$70K - $90K/yr

... industry (RN, EMT, Paramedic, PA, MD, DO, etc). Degree in marketing, communications, business ... Remote work environment SimX covers 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums for ...

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How much do remote pre anesthesia testing rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote pre anesthesia testing rn in San Francisco, CA is $147.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107.88 and $197.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote pre anesthesia testing RN?

Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who evaluate and prepare patients for anesthesia prior to surgical procedures, but do so virtually rather than in person. They review medical histories, assess risk factors, and coordinate necessary preoperative tests via telehealth platforms. Their goal is to ensure patients are medically cleared for anesthesia, helping to prevent complications and streamline the surgical process. This role allows for greater flexibility and access to care, particularly for patients in remote or underserved areas.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote pre anesthesia testing RN?

To thrive as a Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing RN, you need a solid background in perioperative nursing, patient assessment, and preoperative evaluation, typically supported by RN licensure and experience in surgical or anesthesia settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth platforms, and preoperative documentation systems is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills help you effectively assess patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure safe, thorough preoperative screenings and patient preparation, which are vital for successful surgical outcomes in a remote setting.

What are the main challenges faced by a remote pre anesthesia testing RN, and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for a Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing RN is ensuring thorough patient assessments without in-person interaction. This requires strong communication skills to gather accurate medical histories and identify potential anesthesia risks via telehealth platforms. Managing technology issues and coordinating effectively with surgical teams and anesthesiologists are also essential. Staying organized and proactive in following up with patients and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams helps overcome these hurdles and ensures patient safety.

What is the difference between Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn vs Preoperative Nurse?

AspectRemote Pre Anesthesia Testing RnPreoperative Nurse
CertificationsRN license, anesthesia testing trainingRN license, preoperative care training
Work EnvironmentRemote, telehealth settingHospital, clinic, surgical center
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, telehealth companiesHospitals, surgical facilities

Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing Rns focus on preoperative assessments via telehealth, while Preoperative Nurses work directly in clinical settings. Both roles require RN licensure and involve patient evaluations, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Pre Anesthesia Testing Rn job openings in San Francisco, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 8% In-person, and 92% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $305,980 per year, or $147.1 per hour.

Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$46K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 1,006 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Summary
The Medical Support Assistant - MSA assigned to the Ambulatory Surgical Unit/Post Anesthesia Care Unit/ Anesthesia Pre-OP Clinic & they will be responsible for clerical & administrative support. The MSA is a foundational role within the Patient Centered Care Initiative. The MSA will work collaboratively with members of the health care team including physicians, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, nursing assistants, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, behavioral health staff etc.
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VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo
MSA duties and responsibilities include:
  • Addresses all clinical and administrative concerns in collaboration with members of the ASU/APO interdisciplinary team within appropriate timeframes (emergent or non-emergent) and communicates outcomes to relevant parties.
  • Participates in team huddles and meetings to facilitate patient care planning, establish priorities and deadlines, adjust workflow sequencing as needed, reinforce care plans and self-help strategies, document pertinent information in the electronic record, and monitor pre-appointment readiness requirements.
  • Schedules, cancels, and reschedules patient appointments; records noshow and cancellation data; manages patient check-in for scheduled appointments.
  • Sends appointment notifications, instructions, and reminders/cancellation correspondence to patients; completes patient check-in procedures, obtains essential information, and initiates administrative processing of requests and forms.
  • Verifies and updates demographic information; conducts basic eligibility checks, co-pay calculations, and preauthorization requirements for insurance coverage.
  • Utilizes computer-based phone systems to courteously answer and direct multi-line calls; takes comprehensive telephone messages and documents contacts in CPRS via view alerts.
  • Monitors and responds to voicemail communications.
  • Manages incoming and outgoing fax processes and distribution.
  • Oversees multiple reports and lists, including but not limited to electronic wait lists, RTCs, and EARs.
  • May order supplies and submit work orders as required.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Variable hours between 0530 to 1800.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 03250F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience and Education.
    • (1) Experience. None,
    • (2) Education. High school diploma, General Education Development equivalency certificate, or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board or Department of Education.
  • Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
  • Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.
  • Medical Support Assistant, GS-03.
    • (1) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
    • (2) Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve in a MSA entry-level developmental position. This is an entry level MSA position. It is expected that MSAs at this level will receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision. At this level, MSAs apply general rules and policies relating to clinic functions, staff, and automated data processing methods in support of treatment to patients. They utilize a variety of patient data systems in scheduling patients for treatment and annotate patient records. They perform front desk duties, receive telephone call, and visitors to the MSA unit. They make and cancel appointments, review patient records for necessary information, and review patient demographics and insurance verification. They consult with clinic staff when processing physician scheduling and administrative orders.
  • Medical Support Assistant, GS-04.
    • (1) Experience or Education.
      • (a) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade.; OR
      • (b) Education. One year of education above high school.
    • (2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
      • (a) Knowledge of basic medical terminology to assist in the provision of care to patients.
      • (b) Skill in recording patient messages and understanding physician requests pertaining to follow-up medical care in internal or external clinics.
      • (c) Ability to meet, communicate, and interact with individuals from varying backgrounds and other health care team members in a courteous and helpful manner in order to facilitate medical care for patients.
      • (d) Ability to use, and navigate between, various types of office automation equipment and software (i.e., computer systems, web based scheduling programs; insurance collection system; scanning software, multiple line phone systems; electronic faxing programs) to support patient care.
    • (3) Assignment. This is a developmental level MSA position. It is expected that MSAs at this level will receive minor and less frequent guidance from higher experienced staff members for more difficult tasks. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: scheduling and rescheduling patients for treatment; interviewing patients for appointments; referring patients to other medical specialty clinics; providing information to patients necessary to resolve VA Handbook complaints; interacting with both internal and external customers; reviewing and documenting medical outpatient and inpatient electronic health records, as well as administrative records; verifying third party insurance and updating information in the Insurance Capture Buffer (ICB) system; obtaining medical information from patients; coordinating information and actions related to patient care and services; and scheduling appointments in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines. MSAs at this level refer all questions regarding medical attention to the appropriate health care team member.
  • c. Medical Support Assistant, GS-05.
    • (1) Experience or Education.
      • (a) Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade; OR
      • (b) Education. Two years of education above high school.
    • (2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
      • (a) Advanced knowledge of medical terminology specific to understand medical diagnosis and procedures sufficient to communicate clinical staff instructions to patients.
      • (b) Skill in customer service with the ability to identify customer concerns, and refer to the appropriate staff, as necessary, to ensure a satisfactory resolution.
      • (c) Ability to operate computerized programs and systems in order to enter, modify, and retrieve sensitive medical and patient identifying information (PII) into or from electronic health records, scheduling systems, and/or reports.
      • (d) Ability to schedule medical appointments in a clinical setting.
      • (e) Ability to work independently in the accomplishment of a wide variety of duties performing patient support work.
      • (f) Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, electronically, and/or by telephone, with internal and external customers.
    • (3) Assignment. This is the full performance level for MSAs. At this level, the MSA independently performs a full range of duties related to the delivery of health care services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Advises clinical staff on current administrative processes. The MSA is responsible for answering phones, greeting patients, relaying messages to appropriate staff inside or outside of the unit, and scheduling appointments, including interpreting and verifying provider orders in accordance with VHA national scheduling guidelines. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: scheduling, canceling, re-scheduling patient appointments and/or consults; entering no-show information; monitoring appointment requests from multiple electronic sources; participating in huddles with other MSAs and/or clinic staff to determine the daily needs of the clinic, monitoring both inpatient and outpatient appointments in areas of responsibility; verifying and updating demographics and insurance information when patients check-in for appointments. Coordinates administrative functions relating to emergency and non-emergency transfers to other VA facilities or private hospitals and determines appointment type based on the patient's eligibility status (i.e., TRICARE, sharing agreements, collaterals, research patient, VA employee, etc.).

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-05.
Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary, although some slight physical effort will be required using computers/phones; there may be some light lifting/carrying of files/documents; and walking throughout the service/facility for meetings, etc.
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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