Amanda Ramirez
Buffalo,TX
Summary
Bilingual. Compassionate paraprofessional and clinical medical assistant with experience supporting student development, behavior management, and safe daily routines. Brings hands-on patient care skills in vital signs, specimen collection, exam room preparation, and provider support, with strong communication and teamwork across classroom and clinic settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Medical Assistant Extern
Buffalo Family Practice
Buffalo, TX
10.2026 - Current
- Supported patient intake and vital sign collection at Buffalo Family Practice Family Clinic.
- Prepared exam rooms and sterilized instruments for clinical procedures.
- Coordinated rooming, charting, and visit workflow to streamline patient care.
- Collected specimens and labeled samples for laboratory processing.
- Collected blood samples for diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate and timely results.
- Obtained vital signs of patients including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Administered medications as directed by the physician including injections.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and hemoglobin and hematocrit testing.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and recorded medical histories to facilitate effective consultations.
- Performed routine dipstick, vision and hearing tests.
Life-Skills Paraprofessional
Buffalo ISD
Buffalo, TX
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Facilitated daily life skills and personal development activities for students.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop tailored support plans for individual students.
- Monitored student progress, providing targeted feedback to enhance skill development.
- Implemented behavioral strategies, fostering positive classroom environments.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to motivate students and improve classroom behavior. to redirect negative behaviors.
- Notified teacher about student behavior concerns and instances needing prompt action. on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Assessed the need for additional services or supports.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to deescalate situations.
- Supervised daily activities of assigned students, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Established strong rapport with students, enhancing their engagement and trust.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant
Zollege Medical Assistant School
Bryan/College Station, TX01-2027
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, Tx05-2012
Skills
- Vital signs assessment
- Blood draw
- Laboratory assistance
- Clinical support
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Scheduling coordination
- EKG monitoring
- CPR certification
- Sanitation protocols
- Sanitation protocols
- Sterilization procedures
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Medical procedure assistance
- Patient communication
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient engagement
- Adaptability
- Progress monitoring
- Student assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Support planning
- Behavioral strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Special needs support
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Scheduling coordination
- Healthcare ethics
- HIPAA compliance
- Digital documentation
- Exam room preparation
- Vital signs measurement
- Patient data collection
- Physician support
- Infection prevention
- Blood draw techniques
- Vital signs assessment monitoring
- Record preparation
- Scheduling coordination
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Sanitation protocols
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Medical procedure support
Timeline
Clinical Medical Assistant Extern
Buffalo Family Practice
10.2026 - Current
Life-Skills Paraprofessional
Buffalo ISD
01.2023 - 05.2026
Certified Medical Assistant
Zollege Medical Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School