[PDF] Saunders Medical Office Management eBook

Author : Alice Anne Andress
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 38,68 MB
Release : 2013-08-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323277209

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With proven techniques and professional insight, this one-of-a-kind resource is your complete guide to ensuring both effective patient care and sound business practices in the medical facility. From the front office to financial management, each detailed chapter addresses the interpersonal and administrative concerns you’ll face in the management of a medical office, accompanied by realistic forms, letters, and procedural policies that help you prepare for on-the-job success. This new edition keeps you up to date on emerging developments in billing and coding, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and technological advances to help you keep your medical office at the forefront of the competitive health care field. Manager’s Alert boxes detail measures to help you avoid complications and prevent potential emergencies. From the Expert’s Notebook boxes help you build daily decision-making skills with helpful tips, suggestions, and insights drawn from real-world practice. Exercises at the end of each chapter reinforce concepts and help you assess your understanding. Detailed appendices provide fast, easy access to commonly used abbreviations and symbols, Medicare information, helpful websites, and answers to the end-o-f-chapter exercises, as well as a sample procedure and policy manual to guide you in developing your own practices. Written Communication chapter helps you ensure proper communication and documentation in the health care facility. Updated content in the Medical Record chapter familiarizes you with the latest information on the electronic medical record. The updated Billing, Coding, and Collections chapter keeps you up to date with the latest coding and insurance forms (CMS 1500). Coverage of current legal and ethical issues and emerging technology in the medical office keep you apprised of recent developments.

Author : Alice Anne Andress
Publisher :
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 17,8 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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From personnel management to financial administration, this one-of-a-kind resource offers proven techniques and ready-to-implement strategies for running the medical office. Practical discussions focus on interpersonal and legal aspects of patient care, as well as on sound business practices. Samples of consent forms, letters, and procedural policies offer concrete examples to follow. Manager's Alert boxes point out potential pitfalls and give specific, real-world advice on how to avoid them. Helpful tips From the Expert's Notebook describe the best way to handle a variety of office problems. Based on the author's more than 30 years of experience in managing and consulting with medical offices, Saunders Textbook of Medical Office Management, 2nd Edition helps you fulfill all of your responsibilities with excellence! Book jacket.

Author : Cram101 Textbook Reviews
Publisher : Academic Internet Pub Incorporated
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 43,96 MB
Release : 2010-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781617445293

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Author : Alice Anne Andress
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 12,47 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :

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This remarkably practical resource gives you one-stop access to all of the medical office management techniques you need. You'll find detailed guidance on technical skills like management of appointments and schedules, health insurance billing, and use of office automation systems...as well as advice on personnel management, effective communication, ethical and legal issues, patient confidentiality, and many other issues that are essential to your success. And, you will like how easy this Manual is to use! Samples of consent forms, letters, and procedural policies offer concrete examples for you to follow. "Manager Alerts" point out potential pitfalls and tell you how to avoid them. Helpful "From the Author's Notebook" tips describe the best ways to handle a variety of office problems.

Author : Brenda A. Potter
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 18,82 MB
Release : 2003
Category : CD-ROMs
ISBN :

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This all-in-one textbook/workbook features practical information on medical office administrative procedures, skills, and equipment. It clearly details the important role played by medical office employees, showing the importance of being a multi-skilled front office professional. Problem-solving and team-building exercises are integrated into each chapter, enabling students to check their progress on application of topics as they progress through the material. The FREE CD-ROM included with the text simulates real-world scenarios in a contemporary office setting. Applicable CD-ROM exercises also appear in the chapter-ending review sections. The unique worktext format provides all text and exercises students need to master key administrative medical front office theory and skills. An outline of the AAMA (CMA) and AMT (RMA) defined entry-level competencies are specifically covered in each chapter, so students know where to focus their attention as they read and study. Practical activities and exercises in a variety of formats appear at the end of each chapter, helping students understand and apply material as well as develop critical thinking skills. Procedure boxes in applicable chapters offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific administrative tasks. A complete list of procedures is featured in the front of the text. Checkpoints throughout the text offer short, critical thinking review questions of previously learned material. Answers to the questions appear in the back of the book in an appendix. Competency checklists in an appendix spell out the individual steps required to complete a full range of administrative procedures so the instructor or student can evaluate performance. Boxes entitled You are the Medical Administrative Assistant feature critical thinking questions associated with a case scenario.

Author : Deborah E. Barbier Holmes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323226868

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With updated review questions and practice tests, Saunders Medical Assisting Exam Review, 4th Edition helps you prepare for and pass the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, and CMAA certification exams. An outline format makes it easy to review core concepts and competencies; realistic practice tests simulate the exam experience and help you build test-taking confidence. This edition adds coverage of three certifications — CMAS, CCMA, and CMAA. Written by medical assisting educator Deborah Holmes, this review includes an Evolve companion website with over 1,500 practice questions, additional practice exams for each of the certifications, flashcards, and crossword puzzles. Comprehensive content includes increased coverage of study skills and test-taking, EHR, ICD-10, and diseases and disorders. Convenient outline format provides at-a-glance review and streamlines the subject areas typically found on the certification exams. An Evolve companion website provides practice taking exams electronically, chapter review questions, crossword puzzles, and flashcards. A Professionalism and Career Development chapter emphasizes the importance of presenting yourself in a professional manner. UPDATED content covers the top 50 drugs most commonly encountered in practice, the latest standards from CAAHEP, ABHES and the NHA, and topics such as emergency preparedness and the electronic medical record. UPDATED laboratory tests and normal values reflect current practice. NEW! 3 more certifications are covered in this edition and include practice examinations on the Evolve companion website — CMAS (AMT), CCMA (NHA), and CMAA (NHA). NEW! Correlation grids to certification test outlines and competencies align with current test outlines from certifying organizations. NEW! 10 review questions per chapter are available on Evolve for additional practice. NEW! Rationales are included on all practice exams to reinforce understanding. NEW! Additional illustrations reinforce concepts and show equipment and supplies.

Author : Deborah E. Barbier Holmes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2013-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455745006

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A comprehensive guide to prepare certification candidates to successfully pass either the AAMA-sponsored CMA exam or the AMT-sponsored RMA. Each pre- and post-test is 300 questions, the same number as the AAMA national certification exam, and are formatted in a the same way with the same question type. A practice CD-ROM contains 800 additional questions in the same format found in the actual DMA and RMA certification exams.

Author : Brenda A. Potter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 2021-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323763847

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Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! 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. With a focus on exceptional patient service, this easy-to-read text stresses 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 (sold separately), you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This worktext helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job. Approachable writing style uses a conversational tone for easy understanding. Procedure checklists outline the steps required to complete a full range of administrative tasks. Patient-centered focus highlights the importance of exceptional service as a key component of every Medical Assisting competency. Think About It feature encourages you to apply your knowledge to realistic work situations and develop critical thinking. 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 provide extra practice, including chapter quizzes, a sample certification exam, and interactive forms. NEW content expands discussion of patient confidentiality, healthcare data security, appointment scheduling, procedure coding changes, job search strategies, and more. UNIQUE! Correlation with NEW SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) exercises simulates all aspects of the administrative functions that make up the day-to-day practice of a medical office. (SCMO sold separately.) NEW! Sample practice examination on the Evolve website provides effective preparation for certification.

Author : Christine Malone
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 12,4 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Medical offices
ISBN : 9780134868288

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For courses in medical clerical and administrative medical assisting. The authoritative guide to the skills and issues of medical office management Medical Office Management explores the skills needed to manage a medical office and the issues students can expect to encounter in the field. With over 25 years in medical office management, Malone provides expert insight into office policies and procedures, health insurance, risk management, personnel management, and legal and ethical issues. This easy-to-read text is useful as a quick reference guide for both students and medical office managers. The 2nd edition expands its coverage of Affordable Care Act policies to include value-based payment, accountable care organizations, and new technologies improving health care.

Author : Brenda A. Potter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 34,8 MB
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323509150

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Using a clear, hands-on approach to learning front office skills, Medical Office Administration, 4th Edition prepares you for a successful career as an administrative medical office assistant. Performing procedures with SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), you’ll practice day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This new edition adds updated content to support use of the electronic health record, new Affordable Care Act information, insurance/billing/coding content, and SCMO activities woven throughout the text. Covering administrative tasks from appointment scheduling to medical billing, this work text helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job. Access to SimChart for the Medical Office sold separately. A conversational writing style makes it easier for you to read and understand the material. Stopping points provide you with thought-provoking questions or activities to break up the narrative in manageable segments. HIPAA Hints ensure that you comply with HIPAA mandates. Real-world examples apply important concepts to the medical office setting. Interactive electronic procedure checklists spell out the individual steps required to complete a full range of administrative procedures, and are based on CAAHEP competencies. NEW! SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) throughout text allows you to practice common administrative tasks with real-world office management software. NEW! Coverage of the Affordable Care Act and ICD-10 prepares you for what you’ll encounter on the job. NEW! Medical Assisting mapping tables tie into CAAHEP and ABHES competencies. NEW! High-quality illustrations and updated screenshots helps reinforce content.