A practice manager hiring a medical assistant wants to know whether you are certified, which clinical tasks you do on your own and whether you can also cover the front desk. Clinics are busy, so they look for someone who keeps patients moving and the provider on schedule.
Summary
Certified medical assistant (CMA) with four years of experience in family medicine and pediatrics. Rooms patients, takes vitals and histories, gives injections and draws blood. Keeps providers on schedule and patients informed. Also covers check-in, referrals and prior authorizations when needed. Works daily in Epic and athenahealth. Looking for a role in a busy primary care or specialty practice.
Work experience
Certified Medical Assistant, Family medicine practice in Denver, CO (2022 - Present)
Room about 25 patients a day for 2 physicians, including vitals, histories and medication reconciliation.
Draw blood, give vaccinations and run EKGs according to clinic protocols.
Process referrals and prior authorizations, cutting the backlog from two weeks to a few days.
Cover the front desk during peak hours for check-in and scheduling.
Medical Assistant, Pediatric clinic in Aurora, CO (2020 - 2022)
Prepared children and parents for visits and took growth measurements and vitals.
Gave immunizations and kept vaccine records up to date in the state registry.
Restocked exam rooms and followed infection control procedures.
Education
Medical Assistant diploma program, Community college in Colorado (2019 - 2020)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, AAMA) and BLS, American Association of Medical Assistants (2020)
Skills
Rooming patients and taking vitals
Patient histories and medication lists
Venipuncture and specimen collection
Injections and immunizations
EKGs
Epic and athenahealth
Referrals and prior authorizations
Scheduling and check-in
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Keywords the software looks for
Many employers have your resume read first by software that filters on these words. Use them where they match your experience: in your summary and in your work experience.
medical assistant
CMA
clinical skills
vital signs
phlebotomy
injections
EKG
EHR
Epic
patient intake
prior authorization
HIPAA
How to make your resume stronger
Put your certification up front
CMA, RMA, CCMA: list it next to your name or in your summary. Many practices require one, and screening software looks for it.
Separate clinical and front office skills
Practice managers want to know both. Two short groups in your skills section make that easy to scan.
Mention patient volume
Patients per day and number of providers you support show the pace you are used to.
Name your EHR
Epic, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks. If you know their system, you need less training.
Show one improvement
A shorter referral backlog or a better rooming routine shows you think beyond your own tasks.
Common mistakes
Leaving out certification or its expiration date.
Mixing clinical and administrative tasks in one long list.
No mention of the type of practice or specialty.
Listing procedures you are not trained or allowed to do.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a certification to work as a medical assistant?
It depends on the state and employer, but many practices prefer or require CMA, RMA or CCMA. If you have one, make it easy to find.
What skills should a medical assistant resume include?
Clinical skills like vitals, injections and phlebotomy, administrative skills like scheduling and referrals, your EHR and your certifications.
How do I write a medical assistant resume with no experience?
Lead with your training program and externship: the clinic, the hours and the tasks you did. Add customer service jobs that show you work well with people.
How long should a medical assistant resume be?
One page. Keep it focused on your certification, clinical skills and most recent experience.
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