As with any cover letter, the cover letter for a medical assistant should open with a salutation addressed to the contact person specified in the job listing. If no contact name is provided, the candidate should address the letter "To Whom it May Concern" or skip the salutation all together. The candidate should specify how he or she learned of the position - through a newspaper, the .
employer's web page, or through a current employee, for example. Next, the candidate should present and elaborate upon any relevant experience or education. Relevant experiences include previous employment in the medical or administrative fields, any special training and any coursework completed in the fields of medicine, health or sciences. The candidate should then explain why these experience make him or her a good fit for the position and leave the employer updated contact information. More Reference Links: http://jobbankusa.com/resumes/cover_letters_free_samples/examples_templates_formats/medical_assistant.html http://www.medicalassistant.net/sample_cover_letters_and_tips.htm