Medical assistant postings filter on clinical and administrative skills plus certification. List the procedures you perform and the EHR systems you use.
Match these keywords automatically →Vitals & patient intake · Phlebotomy · Injections · EKG · Medical records · Scheduling · Insurance verification · Sterilization
Epic · Cerner · eClinicalWorks · Athenahealth · EHR systems
Patient care · Communication · Multitasking · Empathy
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) · Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) · BLS/CPR
✓ Roomed 35+ patients daily and managed intake for a 6-provider clinic, cutting average wait time 20%.
List your CMA/RMA certification and the exact EHR (Epic, Cerner) the posting names — clinic ATS systems match on credential and system. Don’t paste the whole list — choose the keywords you genuinely match, weave them into accomplishments with real numbers, and mirror the exact phrasing of the specific posting. Align Resume reads the job description and aligns your resume to it automatically, so the right keywords appear truthfully and you get a match score before you apply.
What are the top resume keywords for a Medical Assistant?
High-value keywords include Vitals & patient intake, Phlebotomy, Injections, EKG, Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks. Use the ones you genuinely have, matching the exact wording in the job posting.
How do I get my Medical Assistant resume past the ATS?
Use a clean single-column layout, mirror the posting’s exact skill and tool names where you qualify, and quantify your results. List your CMA/RMA certification and the exact EHR (Epic, Cerner) the posting names — clinic ATS systems match on credential and system.