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Medical Assistant resume example — Entry Level
Sample summary for Marcus Bell
CMA-certified medical assistant with externship experience in primary care and urgent care settings. Proficient in rooming patients, vital signs, EKGs, and practice management software. Eager to contribute to a high-volume outpatient clinic.
Key skills
Vital Signs & RoomingEKG & PhlebotomyCPR/BLS CertifiedElectronic Health RecordsPatient SchedulingMedical Coding (ICD-10)Infection ControlBilingual (English/Spanish)
Sample experience
Medical Assistant Extern
Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
Community Health Centers of Chicago · Chicago, IL
- •Completed 240-hour externship rooming 30+ patients per day, recording vitals, chief complaints, and medication reconciliation in eClinicalWorks
- •Performed EKGs, venipuncture, and urinalysis with 0 specimen labeling errors over 3-month placement
- •Assisted front desk with scheduling, insurance verification, and prior authorizations for 200+ patient visits per week
Patient Services Representative
Jun 2022 – Aug 2023
Walgreens · Chicago, IL
- •Supported immunization clinic operations including patient intake, consent documentation, and post-vaccination observation
- •Maintained HIPAA-compliant patient records and resolved billing discrepancies for 50+ patients monthly
Tips for your Medical Assistant resume
CMA certification is your most important credential — list it prominently. Quantify patient volume (patients per day, specimens processed) and highlight any bilingual abilities, which are highly valued in community health settings.
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