Jordan S. Patel
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) CandidateMotivated Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) candidate with 180+ hours of clinical externship experience in high-volume family medicine practices. Skilled in patient triage, vital signs measurement, and electronic medical records (EMR). BLS and CPR certified.
Experience
- Completed 180 clinical externship hours, checking vitals (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) for 25+ patients daily.
- Documented patient medical histories, chief complaints, and medication logs in eClinicalWorks EMR.
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized clinical instruments in compliance with OSHA safety protocols.
- Assisted family physicians during minor in-office procedures and suture removals.
Education
Atlanta Allied Health Institute
Skills
Patient Triage, Vital Signs measurement, Instrument Sterilization, Phlebotomy (Introductory), eClinicalWorks EMR
CMA Candidate (AAMA), BLS Certified (AHA), OSHA & HIPAA Compliance
Medical Assistant Student Resume Example
Review this premium layout for a Medical Assistant Student role. This design uses standard single-column rules and formatting parameters to guarantee clean parser scans.
Writing Guidelines for Medical Assistant Students
- •Prioritize technical competencies: Order skill sets relative to matching keyword phrases in job descriptions.
- •Focus on metrics: Quantify your results (e.g. page speeds, savings, sales figures) in your bullet highlights.
- •Reverse Chronological: List experiences starting from the most recent to align with ATS filters.
Formatting Advice & FAQ
How do you list a clinical externship on a medical assistant resume?
List your clinical externship under the Work Experience section. Detail the name of the medical group or clinic, the dates, the total clinical hours completed (e.g. 180 hours), and bullet points summarizing patient care duties like vitals tracking and EMR entry.
What is the best layout format for an entry-level medical assistant resume?
A clean, single-column layout (such as our Classic Chicago template) is best. Healthcare hiring managers review resumes quickly; a chronological, highly legible structure allows them to verify your externship hours and certifications in seconds.
What EMR software should a medical assistant list?
List the specific Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms you trained on (such as Epic, eClinicalWorks, Cerner, or Athenahealth) in your Skills section. These are highly filtered keywords in healthcare ATS systems.