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ISBN: 9780323763851
Copyright: 2022
Publication Date: 11-29-2021
Page Count: 432
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $100.99

Medical Office Administration - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Brenda A. Potter, BS, CPC-I, CPC

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Medical Office Administration - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
ISBN: 9780323763851
Copyright: 2022
Publication Date: 11-29-2021
Page Count: 432
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $100.99
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Help your students learn the office skills they need to succeed in administrative medical assisting! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 5th Edition provides a clear, hands-on approach to help students master the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier’s educational EHR (sold separately), students can practice hands-on procedures to simulate the day-to-day tasks of a medical office. Designed for shorter Medical Assisting administrative programs, this worktext helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges they will encounter on the job.

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    • NEW content expands discussion of patient confidentiality, healthcare data security, appointment scheduling, procedure coding changes, job search strategies, and more
    • NEW! Sample practice examination on the Evolve website provides students with effective preparation for certification
    • UNIQUE! Correlation with NEW SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) exercises allows students to practice common administrative tasks with Elsevier’s educational EHR. (SCMO sold separately)
    • Approachable writing style uses a conversational tone to support all levels of learners
    • 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 students to apply their knowledge to realistic work situations and develop critical thinking
    • Chapter checkpoints support student comprehension by including questions following sections of the text
    • Compliance tips ensure that students understand how to follow HIPAA mandates
    • Robust companion Evolve website provides extra practice for students, including chapter quizzes, a sample certification exam, and interactive forms, and class preparation for instructors in the form of TEACH lesson plans, PowerPoint® slides, answer keys, an image collection, test bank, conversion guide, and accreditation mapping documents
    • NEW content expands discussion of patient confidentiality, healthcare data security, appointment scheduling, procedure coding changes, job search strategies, and more
    • UNIQUE! Correlation with NEW SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) exercises simulates all aspects of the administrative functions that make up the day-to-day practice of a medical office. (SCMO sold separately)
    • NEW! Sample practice examination on the Evolve website provides effective preparation for certification

  • 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

  • Brenda A. Potter, BS, CPC-I, CPC, Medical Administrative Program Director, Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Moorhead, MN, USA
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