What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have a custom AI assistant built specifically for your medical assistant role — one that understands your practice specialty, your writing style, and your most common tasks. Share it with your MA team so everyone uses the same consistent assistant.
What you'll need
- ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/month) — Custom GPTs require Plus
- 45-60 minutes to build and test
- Cost: $20/month (same subscription as the PA Letter Workflow guide)
How-To Guide: Build a Custom GPT for Your Daily MA Tasks
Step 1: Open the GPT Builder
Sign in to chat.openai.com with your Plus account. Click "Explore GPTs" in the left sidebar → "Create" (top right corner). You'll see a two-panel interface: "Configure" on the left, "Preview" on the right.
What you should see: The GPT Builder with a "Configure" tab where you set instructions, and a live preview on the right. Troubleshooting: If you don't see "Create," make sure you're on a Plus account and that Custom GPTs haven't been moved — look for it under your account name or in the GPT store.