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Medical Assistant resume example

MA resumes are scored on clinical task breadth, patient-flow contribution, and EHR proficiency.

Top ATS keywords

Common terms ATS systems and recruiters search for in Medical Assistant candidates.

ehrepicathenahealthvital signsvenipunctureekgpatient intakeschedulinginsurance verificationccmarma

Sample resume bullet points

Use these as starting points — adapt the metrics to your own outcomes.

  • Roomed 32+ patients/day in busy family-medicine clinic; cycle time held at 14 min.
  • Owned referral-management workflow for 4 providers across 800+ referrals/year.
  • Performed venipunctures and EKGs with zero adverse-event reports in 2024.
  • Trained 2 new MAs on Epic intake workflow.

Common pitfalls

  • Generic 'assisted physicians' bullets
  • No throughput or volume
  • Skipping EHR / certification details

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best resume template for a Medical Assistant?
ATS Classic works well for most Medical Assistant candidates because single-column, no graphics, maximum ats parse rate. You can switch templates anytime in our free builder.
Which keywords should appear on a Medical Assistant resume?
Top ATS keywords for Medical Assistant include: ehr, epic, athenahealth, vital signs, venipuncture, ekg, patient intake, scheduling.
How long should a Medical Assistant resume be?
Aim for one page if you have under ten years of experience and two pages once you cross that mark. Cut anything that doesn't move the hiring decision.
Should I include a summary section?
Yes — a 2–3 sentence summary up top primes recruiters and ATS systems with the right context. Use it to state your level, specialty, and the kind of impact you've had.
Can I download this as a PDF for free?
Yes — every download from our builder is a free, ATS-friendly PDF with selectable text. No watermark, no signup.