New Side Project

For my volunteering session this week I worked on a new project! When I walked into the clinic it didn't seem as busy or crowded as I saw in the previous week. I met up with Nieves (correct spelling!) and she told me they were going to get me a computer log in user name so that I could finish the data file entries. Unfortunately, the lady in charge of giving me a computer log in was at a meeting. Instead of entering in files to excel, Nieves had me pull out patient charts for certain doctors. For each month coming up (October, November, and December) for the year 2011, certain doctors wanted their patient charts grouped and piled in a specific place so that they can review them before they see their patients during their appointments. The charts that I pulled out were for the dermatologists. Most of the patients seeing the dermatologists were for acne, mole removals, and other skin conditions. After I pulled out the charts, I sat next to the receptionist and helped her organize some paperwork. After an hour into my session the clinic started getting busier. There were many patients coming in to admit their children to the pediatrician. Most of the children came in with runny noses, ear aches, coughs, and fevers. Also, many adult patients were coming in for dental check-ups as well. My session at the clinic was quiet but still informative. I learned about the common conditions most patients go see the dermatologist for!

until next time!