Advanced CMA - Heart Failure

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant/Nurse Assistant to provide patient care under supervision in an outpatient physician practice. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKGs while supporting clinical workflows and accurate clinic charges.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited MA or NA program, with 2 years of medical office experience or 5 years of related clinical experience if uncertified, and holds BCLS; CMA-AAMA or CNA credentials are required

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program is required.
• Two years of medical office experience or five years of related clinical experience if no formal certification.
• Certifications: BCLS required; CMA-AAMA or CNA required at hire; other clinical certs (phlebotomy, EKG, X-ray) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under supervision of physician, APP, or RN.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and document vital signs; support clinical workflows.
• Assist with clinic charges processing and accurate documentation in outpatient/physician practice settings.
• Demonstrate strong patient care skills and peer leadership in the practice setting.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is highly preferred.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

EPIC EMR

Education

Medical Assistant program

Nursing Assistant program

HS Diploma / GED

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