This comprehensive, yet concise, new book provides highly practical guidance on every important aspect of medical assisting. It covers all of the topics that medical assistants must master to become credentialed, with a focus on the practical, how-to skills needed in the real world of medical assisting practice. Clear, expert coverage not only details how to perform all medical assisting responsibilities, but also explains why things are done in a particular way.
Unit One: Introduction to the Health Care Field. The Profession, The Professional, The Professional Team. The Field of Medicine--Past and Present. Unit Two: Essentials of a Professional. Personal & Professional Organizational Skills. Medical Law, And Ethical Essentials. Human Relations and Communication. Unit Three: Administrative Responsibilities. General Office Duties. Money Management. Insurance Processing. Written Communications. Meeting and Travel Arrangements. Unit Four: Fundamentals of Medical Science. Medical Terminology. The Human Body Plan. Microbiology & Human Disease. Body Systems. Human Growth and Development. Nutritional Therapy. Communicable Diseases. Unit Five: Clinical Responsibilities. Clinical Essentials. Preparing the Patient. Assisting with General & Surgical Procedures. Medical Office Laboratory Skills. Pharmacological Science--An Introduction. Medication Therapy. Assisting in Specialty Areas. Electrocardiography. Emergency Procedures. Unit Six: Final Touches. The Job Search. Credentialing--Your Ticket to the Future. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
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