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Medical Office Administration

A Worktext

  • 5th Edition - September 4, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Brenda A. Potter
  • Language: English

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 th… Read more

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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

Readership

Medical Assisting students

Table of contents

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
B: Competency Assessment Checklist
C: Using SimChart for the Medical Office

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 17, 2022
  • Language: English

About the author

BP

Brenda A. Potter

Affiliations and expertise
Medical Administrative Program Director, Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Moorhead, MN, USA