Advanced Certified Medical Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient and physician practice teams. You will provide patient care under supervision, document vitals, and assist with rooming, phlebotomy, and EKGs, while ensuring accurate clinic charges.

Experience in an EPIC EMR environment is highly preferred. Education includes a medical assistant program or nursing assistant program; BCLS certification is required; five years of related experience accepted in lieu of formal education.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a medical office setting with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program
• In lieu of degree/certification, five (5) years of medical assistant or related clinical experience
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required upon hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or CNA upon hire required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of a physician, APP, or RN
• Room patients and document vital signs
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs and process clinic charges accurately

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Team collaboration

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Nursing Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Demonstrates advanced technical skills and provides peer leadership in the physician practice setting.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong clinical background with proven experience in outpatient or physician practice settings, including patient rooming, obtaining, and documenting vital signs, performing phlebotomy, completing EKGs, and accurately processing clinic charges. Demonstrates exceptional patient care skills and the ability to effectively support clinical workflows while maintaining a positive patient experience. Experience working within the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system is highly preferred.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred and
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or a Nursing Assistant program. Required or
• In Lieu of formal education program, five (5) years of medical assistant or related clinical experience Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in a medical office setting with the completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. Required or
• In lieu of degree /certification from a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program, five (5) years of medical assistant or related clinical experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA Upon Hire Required or
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire Required
• Additional applicable clinical certifications (i.e. Phlebotomy, EKG, X-Ray, etc.) Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital