ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING, 7E, International Edition is the most comprehensive learning package available for front-office medical assisting, featuring step-by-step procedures for job skills and the development of critical thinking through real-life scenarios. This proven package includes in-depth coverage of essential administrative competencies including professional and careerresponsibilities, interpersonal communications, records management, written communications, financial administration, and managing the office. Updated to reflect the latest accreditation and certification standards, this robust resource also features new or updated content in every chapter, including the latest requirements for skill competency, technology, insurance regulations and health care reform, and legal compliance essential for medical assistants to succeed as 21st-century allied health professionals. INDICE: Part I: PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER RESPONSIBILITIES. 1. A Career As an Administrative Medical Assistant. 2. The Health Care Environment: Past, Present, and Future. 3. Medicolegal and Ethical Responsibilities. Part II: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS. 4. The Art of Communication. 5. Receptionist and the Medical Office Environment. 6. Telephone Procedures. 7. Appointments. Part III: RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 8. Filing Procedures. 9. Medical Records. 10. Drug and Prescription Records. Part IV: WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. 11. Written Correspondence. 12. Processing Mail and Telecommunications. Part V: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION. 13. Fees, Credit, and Collection. 14. Banking. 15. Bookkeeping. 16. Health Insurance Systems and Claim Submission. 17. Procedural and Diagnostic Coding. Part VI: MANAGING THE OFFICE. 18. Office Managerial Responsibilities. 19. Financial Management of the Medical Practice. Part VII: EMPLOYMENT. 20. Summary of Future Health Care Trends. 21. Seeking a Position as An Administrative MedicalAssistant (Internet only).
- ISBN: 978-1-133-71660-0
- Editorial: Delmar
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 06/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés