Edith Pena

Medical Assistant

Lymphedema And Wound Care Institute Of Texas

02.2013 - Current

Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.