Medical Office Administration: A Worktext

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. It emphasizes 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, you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 432 pages
\n Publication date: 26 November 2021
\n Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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Medical Office Administration: A Worktext,5th Edition is an essential guide for aspiring administrative medical assistants looking to excel in the modern medical office. Written in a clear and concise manner, this text provides a hands-on approach to mastering the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. With a strong focus on exceptional patient service, the book emphasizes comprehension, application, and critical thinking to ensure students are job-ready on Day 1.

When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier's educational EHR (sold separately), students gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks in an actual office setting. This worktext helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges they will encounter on the job.

The approachable writing style employs a conversational tone, making the content easy to understand. Procedure checklists outline the steps required to complete a wide range of administrative tasks, while patient-centered focus highlights the importance of exceptional service as a key component of every Medical Assisting competency.

The "Think About It" feature encourages students to apply their knowledge to realistic work situations and develop critical thinking skills. 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, including chapter quizzes, a sample certification exam, and interactive forms, provide extra practice and support.

In addition, the 5th edition has been updated with new content to expand discussion on patient confidentiality, healthcare data security, appointment scheduling, procedure coding changes, job search strategies, and more.

Unique to this edition is the correlation with NEW SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) exercises, which simulate all aspects of the administrative function. This simulation provides students with a hands-on experience and helps them develop the skills necessary for success in the medical office.

Overall, Medical Office Administration: A Worktext,5th Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a career in the medical office administration field. With its comprehensive coverage, practical approach, and engaging content, this text is sure to help students achieve their goals and succeed in their future endeavors.

\n Weight: 994g\n
Dimension: 217 x 278 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780323763837\n
Edition number: 5 ed\n