Medical Assistant Cover Letter Sample

The following is an example of a cover letter for a medical assistant. Notice the structure of the letter. The job requires a variety of tasks in this field, including helping to organize the office and patient appointments, and assisting the physician with basic tasks such as taking patient vital signs, recording patient history, and much more. If you've performed these duties, be sure to mention them.

Remember, your cover letter need not lay out all of your experience. That's the job of your resume. However, go a step above and beyond your competitors. Capture the attention of the hiring manager and show him or her how enthusiastic you are and how valuable you can be.

Jenna Raymond
132 MyStreetUSA Avenue
NewJob, AK 44444

February 8, 2024

Dr. James Albacore
Senior Medical Administrator
Hobson Medical Group
12 Berkshire Way
NewJob, AK 44444

Dear Dr. Albacore:

The intent of this letter is to express a genuine interest in interviewing for the job of medical assistant for the Hobson Medical Group of NewJob, AK. I am confident that I can contribute to your facility's success with my skill set and hands-on experience in the areas of performing administrative and basic clinical tasks.

My background as a medical assistant includes (but is not limited to) the following experience:
• Taking patient vital signs
• Recording patient history
• Helping physicians with examinations
• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing blood work for lab tests
• Injecting patients as directed by the physician
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Additionally, I am very experienced using MS Office and EHR software. I can also record a patient's personal information, while taking care to keep it confidential based on the processes you have in place at your offices.

Please review my attached resume for the full scope of my experience and skill set.
I'd like to schedule a meeting with you to talk about the position and my qualifications. I will give you a call next week to make sure you received my application, and if you are interested, to set up a time to meet.

If you need anything else in the meantime, please call me at 816-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Jenna Raymond