Claudia Ramirez
Medical Assistant/Caregiver
Centreville,VA
Summary
Dedicated, Compassionate healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience in patient care with a proactive
attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
CareLiving
Herndon
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Encouraged clients' independence through engaging activities and social interaction.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Assistant Manager
Annandale Family Medicine
Annandale
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated daily operations of patient scheduling and office workflow.
- Supervised administrative staff to ensure efficient task completion.
- Implemented new procedures for patient intake and record management.
- Organized staff meetings to discuss workflow improvements and updates.
- Developed inventory management processes for medical supplies and equipment.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Annandale Family Medicine
Annandale
03.2007 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily operations of medical assistant team at family medicine practice.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment flow for efficiency.
- Trained new medical assistants on procedures and best practices.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and ordered replacements as needed.
- Facilitated communication between staff, physicians, and patients to enhance care delivery.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding administrative or clinical services rendered by the team of medical assistants.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss updates, changes in policies and procedures, and new initiatives.
Medical Assistant
Annandale Family Medicine
Annandale
08.2003 - 02.2007
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments.
- Prepared and maintained medical records for accurate documentation.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens for testing.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic clinical tasks.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Education
BSL - BSL
American Academy
11.2025 - 12.2026
Sanz School/MedTech
Falls Church, VA 07.2002 - 07.2003
Teresiano School
Granada, NicaraguaBasic Secretary - Basic Secretary
Teresiano School
Granada, Nicaragua 01.1995 - 12.1998
Skills
- Client care
- Health monitoring
- Medication administration
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Blood draw
- Perform EKG
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
BSL - BSL
American Academy
11.2025 - 12.2026
Caregiver
CareLiving
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Annandale Family Medicine
08.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant Supervisor
Annandale Family Medicine
03.2007 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Annandale Family Medicine
08.2003 - 02.2007
Sanz School/MedTech
07.2002 - 07.2003
Basic Secretary - Basic Secretary
Teresiano School
01.1995 - 12.1998
Teresiano School