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Books in Medical assisting and transcription

Providing practical guidance on patient care, administrative duties, and medical documentation, this portfolio supports medical assistants and transcriptionists. It features current protocols, electronic health records, and communication skills vital for efficient clinical workflows and quality patient interactions.

  • Medical Office Administration

    A Worktext
    • 6th Edition
    • February 19, 2026
    • Brenda A. Potter
    • English
    Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 6th 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 one. 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.

  • Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant

    • 6th Edition
    • February 2, 2026
    • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 more
    • English
    Written in a clear, engaging style, Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition, provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's health services administrative assistants in Canada — whether working in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical office administrative assistant, such as good communication, privacy, customer service, stress management, medical transcription, filing, appointment booking, physical and virtual meetings, billing (ICD- 10-CA), and more. This new expanded edition includes in-depth coverage of topics including privacy and confidentiality, hospital procedures, cross-cultural communication, and more. Three new chapters explore health care's evolving landscape, therapeutic communication, and pharmacology, while a revised art program visually reinforces key concepts. Accompanied by a robust offering of invaluable learning resources on Evolve, this is the only text you'll need to prepare for your career in health care administration assistance.

  • Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review

    • 7th Edition
    • January 9, 2026
    • Deborah E. Holmes
    • English
    There’s no better way to get ready for medical assisting certification exams! With content review plus 2,500 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 7th Edition, provides complete preparation for seven certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC and NCMA. An illustrated, outline format makes it easy to review key medical assisting concepts and competencies, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and administrative and clinical tasks. Answers and rationales for each question help you strengthen any weak areas and prepare effectively for test-day success!

  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2026 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • September 3, 2025
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2026 Edition, uses a guided approach with full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus clear, step-by-step instructions for a variety of medical assisting simulations. With SCMO access included with purchase, you will become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. Screenshots and best practices make it easier for you to work through SimChart for the Medical Office tasks and assignments so you can master essential documentation skills to prepare for externship and practice.

  • Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

    • 8th Edition
    • October 15, 2024
    • Tracie Fuqua
    • English
    Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.

  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2025 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • September 26, 2024
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2025 Edition, provides full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus step-by-step instructions to all the medical assisting simulations. You’ll become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. This procedure manual uses screenshots and best practices to make it easier for you to work through SCMO tasks and assignments in order to master documentation skills and prepare for externship and practice.

  • Mastering Healthcare Terminology

    • 7th Edition
    • June 2, 2022
    • Betsy J. Shiland
    • English
    Master the terminology you need to communicate clearly and confidently in the healthcare setting! Using small learning segments or "chunks," Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 7th Edition makes it easy to learn medical terms and definitions. Concepts and terms are immediately followed by exercises to reinforce and assess your understanding. Organizing terminology by body system, the book covers prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, and realistic case studies help you apply your knowledge to practice. Special boxes help you avoid terminology pitfalls. Written by respected educator Betsy Shiland, this book includes an Evolve website with medical animations, flash cards, quizzes, word games, and more.

  • The Simulated Administrative Medical Office

    Practicum Skills for Medical Assistants powered by SimChart for the Medical Office
    • 2nd Edition
    • December 11, 2021
    • Julie Pepper
    • English
    Get hands-on practice with 100 realistic medical office tasks! The Simulated Administrative Medical Office, 2nd Edition walks you through 10 days on the job as an administrative medical assistant working in the front office of a medical practice. Using SimChart for the Medical Office (sold separately), this book simulates the tasks you will perform daily, including appointment scheduling, completion of common forms, correspondence, inventory, telephone messages, and coding and billing. Written by educator and practitioner Julie Pepper, this how-to manual provides a practicum-like experience that will build your confidence in using EHR software and help you succeed in your first job.

  • The Complete Medical Scribe

    A Guide to Accurate Documentation
    • 3rd Edition
    • November 16, 2021
    • ABC Scribes, LTD
    • English
    Expand your career opportunities with this concise, all-in-one guide to a dynamic and growing healthcare career! The Complete Medical Scribe: A Guide to Accurate Documentation, 3rd Edition provides the information you need to document patient health records accurately, thoroughly, and efficiently. Coverage includes activities such as creating a note, recording a patient history and review of systems, documenting diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and noting follow-ups for labs or imaging. A strong foundational knowledge of anatomy and body systems is emphasized. Written by two medical doctors in conjunction with the experts at ABC Scribes, this comprehensive resource will prepare you to become an essential member of the healthcare team in a variety of settings.

  • Today's Medical Assistant

    Clinical & Administrative Procedures
    • 4th Edition
    • December 11, 2019
    • Kathy Bonewit-West + 1 more
    • English
    Bringing together comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage of medical assisting competencies and a solid foundation of anatomy and physiology, Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 4th Edition provides everything you need to successfully begin a career as a medical assistant. This hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk you through all the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills you need for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Cutting-edge content is organized around medical assisting standards and competencies, supplemented throughout with a wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help you to fully understand and demonstrate those competencies. The 4th Edition features enhanced coverage of healthcare law, certification, electronic health records, motivational interviewing, office management, and more, as well as additional procedures to address behavior-based competencies and expanded sample certification exams online. For tomorrow’s professional landscape, look no further than Today’s Medical Assistant!