Advanced CMA - Heart Failure

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

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant/CNA to join its outpatient care team. You will provide a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician or APP, contributing to accurate documentation and smooth clinic operations.

The role emphasizes patient rooming, collecting vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and efficient charge processing, with EPIC EMR experience highly preferred to support high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA-AAMA or CMA certification or CNA certification upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant program.
• Two years of medical office experience preferred or five years in lieu of degree/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under physician/APP supervision.
• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs; help with clinic charges processing.
• Support clinical workflows and maintain positive patient experience; EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Clinical workflows

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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