Sample MA Resumes

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	Sample MA Resumes

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New Job—New Challenges!

Of course, any career change almost always comes with new and unexpected challenges and set of responsibilities. At the same time, moving on and/or moving up in the medical assistant career also ties in with more bemefits and possibilities, such as health care benefits, paid vacation, further education and often more take home pay.

It is important that the medical assistant applying for new and open positions clearly expresses his/her desire to move into the postion, and shows that he/she is qualified for this specific job. Documentation of experience, credentials, and track record, as well as letters of recommendation, and statements that express willingness to work hard to meet the employer's expectations are the most important elements of the medical assistant's application and resume.

The Top Seven Elements of a Resume

Additional things employers look for when hiring are valid CPR certification, and health career certifications and credentials, such as: Patient Care Technician, EKG Technician, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Essential Elements

Name

Contact addresses and phone numbers

Work history

Education history

Continuing professional development

Professional memberships

References

Optional Elements

Technical skills

Awards

Languages

Other areas of professional interest\

Objective Statement:

Immediately below the top section of a resume (containing your name, address, etc.), there is usually a short section with one of these headings: "objective," "professional objective," "resume capsule," or "career goals."

Example:

"To obtain a position as a medical assistant that offers both personal and professional growth."

"To obtain a permanent position as a medical assistant in both, administrative and clinical areas."

"To apply my clinical medical assistant skills in all areas of the modern group practice."

Tip #1:

I am returning to MA field after about a decade in the business world. There are several formats for resume's. I have included the one that has worked best for me. Also, make yourself a "Book of Success". A book of success is a note book with an insert cover that says `Book of Success' and a saying, poem, something you like. Inside have a studio professional photo of yourself, your resume, followed by all diplomas, certificates, degrees, letters and so on. Every time you move on, have your supervisor write something positive about you in the book. Every time you graduate same for instructors and instead of class mates signing year books, have them sign your book—references at your fingertips (get permission, of course). Always use a cover letter with your resume, but keep it simple.

(Tim Dominique, Goodyear, AZ)

Example Cover Letter #1:

I have worked in a family physician's office since April 1994 as the Laboratory Tech and Medical Assistant and presently serve as the Laboratory Supervisor. I am efficient in phlebotomy and injections, along with proficiency in performing ECG's, Holter Monitor, NDX, assist in GYN and sigmoidoscopy, blood pressures, respiratory rate, body temperature, pulse rate, BMD, phone triage, front office work, billing, coding, run immunoassays, chemistry analysis, hematology and urinalysis, tumor markers, inventory, bookkeeping, implement Quality Assurance and control programs, perform Proficiency Testing through MLE and great bedside manners.

(Elise Rivera, Austin, TX)

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TIP #2:

Don't Overload Your Resume

Don't overload your resume with educational details but do highlight the areas where you achieved good results!

Sample Cover Letter #2

I am attending Medical Assistant courses at the U.E.I. campus in Van Nuys, California. I will complete my seven months of training coming at the beginning of this December. Prior to my graduation in January of 2005, I will complete 160 hours of an externship. My training includes the following medical procedures; EKG'S, urinalysis, venipunctures injections, audiometry, spirometry, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate. I also acquired training in medical billing and coding , as well as efficient typing skills.(Ulysia De Santiago, Sylmar, CA)

Sample Cover Letter #3

I have five years of medical assisting job experience I currently work in oncology where I provide support to women who are undergoing diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Duties include being the contact person to facilitate intake into the cancer center system through development of specific working relationships with staff of referring programs and institutions, direct patient contact including needs assessment, assisting with coordination of care and communication of basic information about the healthcare system and breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and connect patients with resources and support systems including transportation services and social services. I possess excellent computer skills and am proficient in the use of medical terminology, interpersonal skills, compassion for women with breast cancer and am familiar with the local healthcare system. (Julie Cooke, Camden, SC)