Piedmont Healthcare
Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care
Certified Medical Assistant – Outpatient Cardiology
About the job
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program, or one year of medical assistant or related clinical experience in lieu of formal education.
- No experience is required, or one year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required in lieu of the degree.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or a similarly recognized certifying organization, or National Certified Medical Assistant certification, is required.
- Provide a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
- A high school diploma or General Education Development credential is preferred.
About the company
Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1905
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What believers are saying
- Locust Grove’s $26 million freestanding ER targets Henry County’s 300-daily-visit congestion.
- Piedmont Community Imaging opened Marietta on August 20, 2026, deepening outpatient access.
- Piedmont Walton expanded student healthcare programs 40%, supporting staffing pipelines in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Taylor v. Piedmont Healthcare alleges promised lifetime Medigap benefits; ERISA damages threaten 2026.
- Piedmont’s south-metro expansions strain capital discipline across Henry, Fayette, Coweta, and Newton.
- If lung-transplant volumes disappoint, Piedmont Atlanta’s 2026 specialty investment loses referral gravity.
What makes Piedmont Healthcare unique
- Piedmont launched Georgia’s second lung transplant program on September 17, 2026.
- Piedmont Newton’s nearly $600 million relocation hospital, filed September 22, 2026, is fully self-funded.
- Piedmont Walton earned ACS Level III trauma verification, strengthening local emergency credibility.
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Piedmont Augusta Foundation to host 26th Annual Miracle Mile breast cancer walk. Published: September 24, 2026 Augusta, Ga. (September 25, 2026) - Piedmont Augusta Foundation will hold its 26th annual Miracle Mile Walk from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Old Train Depot located at 509 Reynolds Street. Please note the location change this year due to construction downtown. Saving lives through early detection of breast cancer is made possible by local support of the Miracle Mile Walk, a three-mile fun walk through scenic downtown Augusta, in which participants have the opportunity to support a family member, friend or co-worker diagnosed with breast cancer. Historically, more than 10,000 community members attend the event. One hundred percent of the Miracle Mile Walk's net proceeds stays in the Augusta community to provide lifesaving screenings to women in the CSRA regardless of their ability to pay. The mammograms and other tests are performed in Piedmont Augusta's Randy W. Cooper, M.D., Center for Breast Health Services and aboard Piedmont Augusta's Mobile Mammography Unit. Piedmont Augusta has this region's first nationally accredited Breast Health Center. Since 2021, more than 134,000 exams or procedures have been performed and 3,102 have been diagnosed with cancer in its community. Piedmont Augusta is also home to the region's first mobile mammography unit. Since 2002, the Mobile has performed more than 95,000 mammograms in cities and towns in its 25-county region and helped uncover over 430 cases of breast cancer. Go to themiraclemilewalk.org to create or join a fundraising team, donate, purchase t-shirts and raffle tickets. The 26th Annual Miracle Mile Walk * 8-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Old Train Depot, 509 Reynolds St. * 7:30 a.m.: Donation Drop-off Tent and Merchandise Store open * 8 a.m.: Pre-walk program * 9 a.m.: Walk begins * 10 a.m.: Post-walk celebration and raffle drawing Survivors will be recognized, receive a free T-shirt and button and lead the event. Email the Piedmont Augusta Foundation at [email protected] or call 706-667-0030 for more information.
State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department. By Doug Evans and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published September 15, 2026 8:20 PM EDT Piedmont Henry Hospital received state approval to construct a $26 million freestanding emergency department off Interstate 75 in Locust Grove. The brief. * * Piedmont Henry Hospital secured state approval to construct a $26 million freestanding emergency department off I-75 in Locust Grove. * Rapid population growth in Henry County made the hospital's main emergency room the fifth busiest in Georgia, averaging over 300 daily patient visits. * The planned facility will feature 12 treatment rooms, a CT scanner, X-ray equipment, and a trauma room to reduce emergency room wait times. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion. Henry County emergency care expansion. What Celeste Greene Laughs know: The new facility is designed to serve residents along the I-75 corridor extending from McDonough to Forsyth. Rapid population growth across Henry County has strained existing medical infrastructure, leaving Piedmont Henry Hospital's emergency department as the fifth busiest in Georgia. Hospital officials reported that the emergency room averaged more than 300 patients per day last month, pacing toward more than 100,000 patient visits over the past year. The planned Locust Grove facility will feature a comprehensive suite of medical services. Plans include 12 treatment rooms, a CT scanner, X-ray equipment, and a dedicated trauma room. South metro Atlanta population growth. The backstory: Piedmont Healthcare recently completed major expansions in Henry and Coweta counties, with another active construction project underway in Fayette County, investing heavily in south metro Atlanta as the population continues to grow. "Well, I just think we're serving a large population," Piedmont Henry CEO David Kent said. "That population has grown. As Atlanta has grown out and matured, a lot more population is moving to the south side of town. People like it down here; it's a great place to live. Henry County is a wonderful place, people know that, and so they're moving here." Facility timeline and operations. What's next: Once built, the facility will provide immediate emergency stabilization and diagnostic imaging to reduce wait times across the county. What Celeste Greene Laughs don't know: Hospital officials have not announced an expected completion timeline for the Locust Grove facility. The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Piedmont Henry Hospital CEO David Kent and information from a press release from Piedmont Henry Hospital as well as reporting from FOX 5's Doug Evans.
Piedmont Walton supports Healthcare Pathways for local students. Published: September 16, 2026 Monroe, Ga. (September 17, 2026) - Piedmont Walton recently presented a sponsorship check to the Walton County School District in support of its Healthcare Pathways Internship Program, which gives local high school students opportunities to gain real-world healthcare experience while earning class credit. "Piedmont Walton's student programs offer experiences that allow students to gain a better understanding of what a career in healthcare can look like," said Jamilla Fontenot, clinical education coordinator for Piedmont Walton. "Through our different programs, students get to see the day-to-day of healthcare professionals working in a variety of roles and learn how they can impact patient care." The sponsorship helps cover the cost of ACEMAPP, a platform required for student interns participating at Piedmont Walton. Students use the platform to complete and submit required documentation, training, immunization records, background checks and other compliance requirements before beginning their clinical experiences. By covering the cost, the sponsorship helps ensure that the expense does not become a barrier to participation. During the high school internship program, students rotate through 12 departments at Piedmont Walton and are introduced to healthcare professionals and career opportunities available in their community. The hospital traditionally hosts 10 students per semester, or approximately 20 students each year. This year, Piedmont Walton expanded the program by 40% and welcomed Monroe Area High School as a third participating school. Piedmont Walton also hosts an annual Healthcare Day Camp to introduce students to the many rewarding possibilities within healthcare. The hospital's third annual camp welcomed a record 23 students this year, with still more students expressing interest in participating. In response to the program's growing popularity, Piedmont Walton plans to offer two Healthcare Day Camp sessions next year, with opportunities in June and July. "When students have opportunities to experience healthcare environments and learn about the wide range of careers available, they can begin to see a future for themselves the field," Fontenot said. "Piedmont Walton's programs help us strengthen the interest in healthcare careers and the local healthcare provider pipeline while also investing in the communities we serve." The Healthcare Pathways Internship Program allows students to explore potential careers, develop professional skills and gain a better understanding of the education and training required for different healthcare roles. The partnership also supports the long-term health of the community by encouraging local students to consider careers that could help meet future workforce needs and improve access to care. The partnership also supports Piedmont Walton's Community Health Needs Assessment workplan and its goal of improving access to care by helping establish a pipeline of future healthcare professionals in the community.
Piedmont Athens Regional ED recognized for excellence. Published: September 14, 2026 Athens, Ga. (September 15, 2026) - Piedmont Athens Regional's emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 ENA Lantern Award, which recognizes exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice improvements that resulted in improved patient care and staff well-being. "Our emergency department team is always looking for ways to improve the care experience for patients while supporting our EMS partners and caregivers," said Gale Kinder, director of emergency services at Piedmont Athens Regional. To improve patient flow during periods of high Emergency Department volume, Piedmont Athens Regional implemented a nurse-led EMS triage process designed to streamline the transition of patients arriving by ambulance into ED care. An interdisciplinary team developed a standardized activation process that included real-time tracking, proactive coordination by charge nurses, dedicated stretcher availability, enhanced EMS-to-ED handoff communication and secure messaging among care team members. The initiative resulted in faster ambulance turnaround times, improved bed placement efficiency, and better coordination between the Emergency Department and EMS partners. The process also helped reduce the department's Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) rate, allowed charge nurses to continue moving waiting room patients into treatment areas without interruption, and strengthened collaboration among caregivers. Ultimately, the nurse-driven innovation improved patient safety, reduced wait times and enhanced the overall patient experience. "The nurse-led EMS triage process is a great example of how frontline staff can drive meaningful change. This innovation improved ambulance turnaround times, reduced delays in care and strengthened teamwork across our department," said Kinder said. "Receiving the Lantern Award is an incredible honor and recognition of our team's commitment to excellence." Piedmont Athens Regional is among 126 recipients that will be recognized in upcoming ENA publications, on the ENA website and during Emergency Nursing 2026, the association's annual conference in Phoenix, Sept. 28-Oct. 1. "The Lantern recognizes something incredibly special. It isn't an award for an individual or an entire hospital - it's a recognition earned by an emergency department and the team that powers it every day," said ENA President Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC. "Piedmont Athens Regional is one of 126 emergency departments to achieve a Lantern Award this year."
86-year-old golfer battles cancer with new treatment. By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published September 11, 2026 7:47 PM EDT An 86-year-old Fayette County man is undergoing a new targeted radioactive treatment for stage four prostate cancer at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. The brief. * * Piedmont Fayette Hospital introduced Pluvicto, a targeted radioactive treatment, for patients battling metastatic prostate cancer. * Patient Wayne McAteer, 86, is halfway through his therapy, reporting minimal side effects and improved local treatment access. * Doctors will evaluate testing in January to determine if the targeted drug successfully eradicated the cancer cells. FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - Doctors at Piedmont Fayette Hospital are offering new hope to men facing advanced prostate cancer through a newly available targeted drug called Pluvicto. Targeted prostate cancer care. What Celeste Greene Laughs know: Prostate cancer rates are rising across Georgia, making the timing of the new treatment critical for local patients. Pluvicto uses targeted radioactive molecules that attach directly to cancer cells while leaving surrounding healthy tissue unharmed. Wayne McAteer, an 86-year-old businessman and former avid golfer, was diagnosed four years ago after a golf cart accident sent him to the hospital. He experienced two years of success with hormone therapy before his cancer became resistant, leaving him with few remaining choices. McAteer started Pluvicto in May after his son, Shawn McAteer, acted as his medical advocate and suggested the option to local doctors. The treatment allows McAteer to travel just 12 minutes from home rather than trekking to a major city. Dr. Geetha Rao called Pluvicto the biggest advancement for metastatic patients in quite some time, noting that alternative options like chemotherapy offer mixed results. Future testing and results. What Celeste Greene Laughs don't know: Medical staff will not know if Pluvicto has successfully eliminated McAteer's cancer until he undergoes follow-up testing in January. Treatment experience and outlook. What they're saying: "The radioactive molecule is directed just where it needs to go, which is right at the cancer cells and not the normal cells," Dr. Rao said. McAteer reported experiencing very few side effects throughout his scheduled dosage plan. "Probably the next day I have a little fatigue," McAteer said. "After that one day, it's gone. As far as any other symptoms, very minimal. I feel great today, right now." Shawn McAteer expressed gratitude for having cutting-edge options available locally. "It is great to drive just 12 minutes from where my dad lives and not have to go a much farther distance or into a big city to get this type of treatment," Shawn McAteer said. "So the access and the availability in Fayette County and at this hospital is a real gift." The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a broadcast story produced by FOX 5 reporter Doug Evans, who interviewed Dr. Geetha Rao, patient Wayne McAteer, and Shawn McAteer.