Electronic health records (EHR) skills: how to show them on a resume
An electronic health record (EHR) is a patient's medical record kept in software. O*NET lists eClinicalWorks EHR, Epic Systems and MEDITECH among the medical software examples for medical assistants, along with appointment scheduling, billing and coding software. Name the system you used and the tasks.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Skill | Electronic health records |
| Source of the occupation data | O*NET OnLine (US Department of Labor), accessed 31 October 2026 |
| Occupations in this guide that list it | 1 |
| Where to learn more | Our career guides and the O*NET pages linked below |
What is Electronic health records?
EHR work involves entering and checking records accurately while protecting patient privacy. Never name patients on a resume.
Which jobs use it?
The occupation pages on O*NET OnLine list technology skills and top essential skills. These occupations from our career guides include this skill or closely related ones:
- Medical Assistants (O*NET 31-9092.00): eClinicalWorks EHR, Epic Systems, MEDITECH, scheduling, billing and diagnostic and procedural coding software.
O*NET examples are illustrative, not a requirement for every employer. Read the postings for the role you want.
How do I show it on a resume?
- Name the system: Epic, eClinicalWorks or MEDITECH, if used.
- Describe tasks: intake, scheduling, charting support.
- Mention privacy training you completed.
- Never include patient information.
See the medical assistant resume example and cna resume example for layout, and our guide to an ATS-friendly resume.
On LiveRec, employers who find candidates for a job see up to five of your skills on your card, with the ones that match the job first. Use the exact name of the skill, as in which skills to put on a profile.
Where can I learn it?
We link only official sources we could verify. The O*NET Skills Search shows skills and examples, and each career guide above explains typical education from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ask your employer or school what training it offers, then add what you complete to your profile.
Frequently asked questions
Which EHR systems are common? O*NET names eClinicalWorks EHR, Epic Systems and MEDITECH for medical assistants.
Do I need to have used Epic? Check each posting. Many accept similar systems.
How do I list it without experience? Name any training or school simulation.
Related guides
When you are ready, search jobs on LiveRec.
Sources
- O*NET OnLine, Medical Assistants, 31-9092.00: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9092.00 (accessed 31 October 2026)
- O*NET OnLine, Skills Search: https://www.onetonline.org/skills/ (accessed 31 October 2026)