Give students the review and practice they need to master the role of the medical administrative assistant! With chapters corresponding to those in the Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition textbook, this workbook provides a variety of questions and exercises to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and ensure mastery of administrative medical assisting skills tailored specifically to the Canadian health care system. Simulation exercises let students apply their knowledge to real-world settings. With this practical workbook, students will ensure their readiness for successful careers in health care administration.
Content reflects changes to the Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition textbook, including care standards, technological tools, and the terminology used in day-to-day modern health care practice
Comprehensive coverage of all administrative procedures gives students an overview of everything they need to know to work in a medical office environment
Chapter-by-chapter correlation with the textbook makes for easy reference and allows students to test their comprehension as they progress
Chapter reviews include hundreds of practice questions testing student knowledge and building critical thinking skills, including vocabulary review, abbreviations, multiple choice, fill-in- the-blank, true/false questions, case studies, workplace applications, and more
Three complete start-to-finish, real-world workplace simulation projects allow students to demonstrate skills in a practical format — with one in a medical office, one in an allied health office, and one in an acute-care hospital setting/patient care unit
Perforated pages may be easily removed for on-the-go study and allow students to turn in assignments and receive evaluations
PART 1: Chapter Review 1. Your Future as a Medical Administrative Assistant 2. Health Associations and the Law 3. Therapeutic Communication 4. Telephone Management and E-Communication Tools 5. Reception, Booking Appointments, and Clinical Responsibilities 6. Office Correspondence: Mail, Memos, Letters, and Envelopes 7. The Procedures Manual 8. Pharmacology 9. Health Records and Information Management 10. The Hospital Environment, Records, and Reports 11. Health Insurance Plans 12. Financial Records 13. Managing Office Supplies 14. Meetings and Minutes 15. Your Job Search 16. Health Care in an Evolving Environment
PART 2: Workplace Simulations Simulation 1: Medical Office Simulation 2: Multi-Disciplinary Allied Health Office Simulation 3:Hospital Unit
Appendices Appendix 1: Worksheets for Simulation 1 Appendix 2: Worksheets for Simulation 2 Appendix 3: Worksheets for Simulation 3
Heather D. Ramsay, BA, MEd, Learning Manager - Medical Support Services, Holland College, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Marie Rutherford, Dipl. in Nursing, BA, Faculty, Health Services Placement, Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario
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