Cover letters are crucial components of a job application. Here are a couple of sample cover letters, for those aspiring to secure a job as a medical assistant.
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While considering a job application, an employer pays a lot of attention to a resume and its covering letter. Writing effective covering letters may not be your best skills. Still, you must know this art if you are seeking your dream job. Here are a couple of cover letter examples for medical assistant jobs.
Example – 1
| Sender’s name Complete address Contact details Date Dr. Samuel Wells Dear Dr. Wells, I have completed my diploma course in medical assistance from New York University. For the past three years, I was working with Apollo Group of hospitals in Chicago. For some personal reasons, I had to leave the previous organization. I have the experience in performing following tasks –
Apart from this, I have excellent communication skills, as I have the experience of handling and dealing with variety of patients. I have also attended a seminar on personnel management and health care system in America. It helped me understand the nuances of medical profession and public health care. I would be very happy and proud to join your hospital. I assure you that I will use all my knowledge, skills, and best of the abilities for the well-being of patients and betterment of the hospital. I have always considered my job as noble and treated it as a service to mankind. Knowing that your hospital received the Noble Cause Award last year, I would like to join the hospital for its further endeavors. If you would like to discuss my job profile further, you are most welcome to schedule a meeting as per your convenience. Thank you for sparing your valuable time and considering me for this job. Awaiting a positive response. Yours sincerely, Enclosures: (refers to your mark sheets, relevant certificates, and resume) |
Example – 2
| Sender’s name Complete address Contact details Date To Ref: Job Opening for Medical Assistant (Job Code- AE0008)
Dear Sir, I completed my Diploma course in Medical Assistance and Child psychology from University of Chicago in the year 2006. Thereafter, I have worked for a year as a medical assistant in a pediatrician’s office and for two years in Midtown Hospital, Chicago as a senior medical assistant. I have received an ‘A’ grade during the annual appraisal of 2008 held by Midtown Hospital for its medical team. Considering my job experience and your job requirements, I feel sure that I am eligible to apply for this post. If you would like to discuss my job profile further, you are most welcome to schedule a meeting as per your convenience. Thank you for sparing your valuable time for going through my profile. Hoping for a positive response from your side. Yours Sincerely, Enclosures: (refers to your mark sheets, relevant certificates, reference letters, and resume) |
Some Writing Tips
- It is recommended that, the length of a job application covering letter should not exceed one page.
- Start the letter my mentioning your name, address, contact number and letter date.
- Next, mention the name of recipient, along with his designation and address. Most job advertisements mention the name of the person or the designation to which the letter is to be addressed. e.g. Dr. Wells, or Human Resource Manager.
- It is not mandatory to mention the job reference number, unless specifically mentioned in the job advertisement. Be careful to correctly mention the name of the position and its job code. An incorrect code may lead to your disqualification, when multiple job openings are advertised.
- Write the salutations as ‘Dear Mr./Dr._____’, if you are specifically mentioning the name of the recipient. If the letter is addressed to a human resource manager, then the salutations should ideally be written as ‘Dear Sir’.
- The first paragraph of the letter should clearly mention the name of the media from which you came to know about the job opening. Remember to mention the date of the advertisement.
- The second paragraph should give a brief overview of your qualification and career till date. Do not go into too many details, as your certificates and reference letters are meant for that purpose. This paragraph should also highlight the reason that makes you a perfect candidate for the job opening.
- The third and the last paragraph is a parting note that expresses your keen desire to take up the job or appear for the job interview. Be careful to not appear too needy for the job, as this can be a potential turn off for those viewing your resume.
- End the letter with ‘Sincerely’ followed by your signature and name.
- After leaving a couple of lines, mention a list of documents attached along with covering letter, under the title ‘Enclosures’. This list should be in a logical order. Be careful to attach the documents in the exact order as mentioned under this list. e.g. resume, mark sheets, certificates, copies of appointment letters, appreciation letters/certificates and reference letters, if any.
From the above example, I am sure you got the fair idea about writing your covering letter. A cover letter is basically a preface to your resume and it helps you to attract the attention of an employer to your qualities, abilities, and skills. You can personalize the cover letter as per your requirement. I hope, you will soon be working with one of the best hospitals in your town. All the best!