ATS Keyword Library

Healthcare Resume Keywords

Resume keywords and ATS guidance for Healthcare roles, from Physician to Dietitian.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

skills(12 terms)

  • diagnosis
  • patient care
  • treatment planning
  • clinical documentation
  • evidence-based medicine
  • patient assessment
  • prescribing
  • minor procedures
  • patient education
  • vital signs
  • phlebotomy
  • patient intake

tools(12 terms)

  • epic
  • cerner
  • uptodate
  • dragon medical
  • athenahealth
  • eclinicalworks
  • nextgen
  • pyxis
  • epic willow
  • qs/1
  • lexicomp
  • pioneerrx

job-titles(12 terms)

  • physician
  • physician assistant
  • medical assistant
  • pharmacist
  • pharmacy technician
  • physical therapist
  • occupational therapist
  • dental hygienist
  • radiologic technologist
  • medical coder
  • healthcare administrator
  • medical laboratory scientist

certifications(10 terms)

  • board certified (abim)
  • nccpa pa-c
  • certified medical assistant (cma)
  • licensed pharmacist (rph)
  • ptcb cpht
  • licensed physical therapist (dpt)
  • nbcot otr
  • registered dental hygienist (rdh)
  • arrt (r)
  • aapc cpc

How to Use These Healthcare Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Put license numbers and certifications in a dedicated section.
  • Name the EHR systems you have used, e.g. 'Epic' or 'Cerner'.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a healthcare resume include?

Role-specific skills such as Diagnosis, Patient Care, Treatment Planning, named tools like Epic, Cerner, and recognized certifications.