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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.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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.

    • SimChart for the Medical Office (2024)

      Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2024 Edition
      • 1st Edition
      • Elsevier
      • English
      et a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2024 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.

    • Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants

      • 11th Edition
      • Kathy Bonewit-West
      • English
      **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Medical Assisting**Master the foundational concepts and skills necessary to become a successful clinical medical assistant! Written using clear and accessible language, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 11th Edition, guides you through essential medical assisting clinical procedures such as taking vital signs; collecting, processing, and testing laboratory specimens; preparing patients for examinations and procedures; administering medications; and assisting with office surgeries. This edition is thoroughly updated throughout to align with 2022 medical assisting competencies and includes a new art program, plus updated coverage of the medical record, nutritional guidelines, OSHA standards for infection control and prevention, emergency preparedness, and the latest medical assisting clinical guidelines. More than 90 procedures help you learn key medical assisting skills, with step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Learning features throughout focus on case-based critical thinking, patient education, legal issues, practice tips, and documentation exercises, and a full complement of online resources provides practice for classroom and board exams, EHR documentation exercises, video procedures with evaluation questions, and a variety of interactive exercises to reinforce comprehension and content mastery. This thorough text ensures you have the clinical skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced medical office.

    • Mastering Healthcare Terminology

      • 7th Edition
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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.

    • Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review

      • 6th Edition
      • Deborah E. Holmes
      • English
      There’s no better way to get ready for Medical Assisting certification exams! With content review plus 3,000 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 6th 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!

    • Today's Medical Assistant

      Clinical & Administrative Procedures
      • 4th Edition
      • 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!