Delmar’s Administrative Medical Assisting

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Edition: 4th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-06-15
Publisher(s): Delmar Cengage Learning
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Summary

Discover what makes Delmar’s Administrative Medical Assisting the premier learning package for administrative medical assisting. From coverage of the latest topics, trends and competency-based procedures, to the most innovative technology offerings on the market, no resource will get you closer to success in the medical office. Use the accompanying interactive software programs to translate your knowledge into practical skills.

Table of Contents

General Procedures
Introduction to Medical Assisting and Health Professions
The Medical Assisting Profession
Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team
History of Medicine
The Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Communication Skills
Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant
The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Life-Threatening Illness
Responsible Medical Practice
Legal Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Emergency Procedures and First Aid
Administrative Procedures
Integrated Administrative Procedures
Creating the Facility Environment
Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting
Telecommunications
Patient Scheduling
Medical Records Management
Written Communications
Medical Documents
Managing Facility Finances
Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance Coding
Daily Financial Practices
Billing and Collections
Accounting Practices
Professional Procedures
Office and Human Resource Management
The Medical Assistant as Office Manager
The Medical Assistant as Human Resources Manager
Entry into the Profession
Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials
Employment Strategies
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