- Approachable writing style uses a conversational tone for easy understanding.
- Procedure checklists outline the steps required to complete a full range of administrative tasks.
- Patient-centered focus highlights the importance of exceptional service as a key component of every Medical Assisting competency.
- Think About It feature encourages you to apply your knowledge to realistic work situations and develop critical thinking.
- Chapter checkpoints promote comprehension with questions following sections of the text.
- Compliance tips provide focused guidance on how to follow HIPAA mandates.
- Learning resources on the Evolve website provide extra practice, including chapter quizzes, a sample certification exam, and interactive forms.
Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 5th Edition provides a clear, hands-on approach to help you master the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. With a focus on exceptional patient service, this easy-to-read text stresses comprehension, application, and critical thinking to ensure you are job-ready on Day 1. When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier's educational EHR (sold separately), you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This worktext helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you'll encounter on the job.
Key Features
- Approachable writing style uses a conversational tone for easy understanding.
- Procedure checklists outline the steps required to complete a full range of administrative tasks.
- Patient-centered focus highlights the importance of exceptional service as a key component of every Medical Assisting competency.
- Think About It feature encourages you to apply your knowledge to realistic work situations and develop critical thinking.
- Chapter checkpoints promote comprehension with questions following sections of the text.
- Compliance tips provide focused guidance on how to follow HIPAA mandates.
- Learning resources on the Evolve website provide extra practice, including chapter quizzes, a sample certification exam, and interactive forms.
| ISBN | 9780323763837 |
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| Author Information | By Brenda A. Potter, BS, CPC-I, CPC, Medical Administrative Program Director, Minnesota State Community & Technical College Moorhead, MN |
| Table of Content | 1. The Career of a Medical Administrative Assistant 2. The Health Care Team 3. Medical Law and Ethics 4. The Diverse Community of Patients 5. Interpersonal Communications 6. Appointment Scheduling 7. Patient Reception and Registration 8. Health Information Management 9. Procedure and Diagnosis Coding 10. Medical Billing 11. Health Insurance and Health Benefits Programs 12. Business Operations of the Medical Office 13. Financial Management 14. Human Resources Management 15. Job Search Essentials Appendix A: Answers to Think About It Questions Appendix B: Competency Assessment Checklist Appendix C: Using SimChart for the Medical Office |
| Publication Date | 17-01-2022 |
| Pages | 420 |
| Trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| deltacomm1code | Books |
