This cover letter sample can be used when looking for a job in a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital.
You need to be aware of different medical procedures and billing protocols.
As you’ll be working with patients, knowing more than one language and having a kind personality are definitely pluses!
Notice how in the first paragraph, the applicant mentions being able to work in an organized and efficient manner but in a way that patients don’t feel like they’re being hurried.
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The last thing that someone who’s coming to a doctor’s office or hospital wants is to feel that people aren’t taking the time to understand why s/he’s there.
Aside from not treating a patient respectfully, it’s not top medical practice either, as many clues regarding the diagnosis can be missed when medical personnel are rushed.
Medical Receptionist Cover Letter Sample
Carolyn Ward
Street Address, City, State, Zip | Cell Phone | Email Address
Today’s date
Dr. Roger Cox
ABC Clinic
Address, City, State, zip
Re: Medical Receptionist Position
Dear Dr.,
I am contacting you to submit my resume for the position of medical receptionist, as advertised on your clinic’s website.
I have worked in various medical institutions and am very skilled at multitasking in busy environments while ensuring that patients feel cared for and not rushed. I have an outgoing personality but am also detail oriented and handle medical paperwork efficiently.
My work day at my current job includes:
- Scheduling appointments.
- Answering patient questions.
- Organizing patient files and documenting new information.
- Assisting patients in filling out insurance forms.
- Collecting fees and giving change, and recording all transactions accurately.
I am experienced in using Hospital DB Software and Microsoft Office, and maintaining the inventory of office supplies, and am open to assuming more responsibilities as needed.
I bring to my work high-level organizational skills as well as a compassionate heart.
Please be in touch with me to arrange for an interview.
I can be reached at 123-456-7890 or [Email Address].
Cordially,
Carolyn Ward
Enclosure – My Resume
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