Download or read book Saunders Medical Office Management written by Alice Anne Andress and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. 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.

Download or read book Saunders Textbook of Medical Office Management written by Alice Anne Andress and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Medical Office Administration E Book written by Brenda A. Potter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-09-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Saunders Manual of Medical Office Management written by Alice Anne Andress and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1996 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Medical Office Administration E Book written by Brenda A. Potter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To succeed in today’s medical front office, you need a resource that will help you learn not only the principles of medical office administration but also how to apply your factual knowledge to the many complex scenarios that may arise in the medical office environment. Reflecting Brenda Potter’s first-hand experience as an active instructor, Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 3rd Edition combines instruction and application to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job. It includes procedures to be used with Medisoft Version 18 which allows you to practice the day-to-day activities as if you were in an actual office setting. An optional upgrade package is available which includes a Medisoft Version 18 Demo CD (ISBN: 9780323279789). Engaging worktext format makes it easier to apply what you’ve learned to the real world, breaking up the content into manageable segments, and providing case studies, critical thinking exercises, role-playing exercises, and collaborative learning activities. Real-world examples apply important concepts to the medical office setting. A conversational writing style makes it easier to read and understand the material. HIPAA Hints ensure that you comply with HIPAA mandates. UNIQUE! The Diverse Community of Patients chapter addresses the important issue of cultural diversity. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific administrative tasks. Procedure checklists spell out the individual steps required to complete a full range of administrative procedures, and are based on CAAHEP competencies. Learning objectives show the key points that you are expected to learn in each chapter. NEW! Medisoft® v18 software allows you to practice common administrative tasks with real-world office management software. Medisoft sold separately. NEW! Coverage of ICD-10 coding prepares you for the October 2014 transition to ICD-10. UPDATED EHR coverage applies administrative concepts and procedures to their use within the Electronic Health Record. NEW electronic procedure checklists on the Evolve companion website measure how well you have mastered procedures.

Download or read book Saunders Medical Assisting Exam Review E Book written by Deborah E. Barbier Holmes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Saunders Medical Office Management E Book written by Alice Anne Andress and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting E Book written by Diane M. Klieger and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-07 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saunders Essentials of Medical Assisting, 2nd Edition, is designed to give you just the right amount of the essential information you need to prepare for your career as a medical assistant. It covers all of the need-to-know information in an organized, approachable format. The condensed information is perfect for shorter programs of study and as a review tool for certification or re-certification for practicing medical assistants. Full-color and visually oriented, this text presents information in manageable segments that give you all the relevant facts, without being overwhelming. With the most up-to-date information on basic body systems; foundational concepts such as medical terminology, nutrition, and full coverage of office concepts and procedures, you’ll have everything you need to know to begin your Medical Assisting career with confidence. Full-color design is visually stimulating and great for visual learners. Helpful studying features guide students through the material, such as: Learning Objectives for every chapter, Key Information summarized in tables throughout the text, and emphasized Key Words! Practical Applications case studies at the beginning of each chapter quickly introduce students to real-life Medical Assisting. Word Parts and Abbreviations at the end of the Anatomy and Physiology sections reinforce learned medical terminology. Illustrated step-by-step Procedures, with charting examples and rationales, show how to perform and document administrative and clinical procedures. UPDATED information on Medical Office Technology prepares students for jobs in today’s modern, and often hectic, medical offices. NEW Disaster Preparedness content demonstrates how medical offices can work closely with community and health departments during an emergency. Newly organized information emphasizes foundational areas of knowledge, with new chapters on Nutrition, Phlebotomy (Venipuncture), and Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems.

Download or read book Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team E Book written by Heather Prendergast and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED Pet Health Insurance and Wellness Programs chapter describes how pet insurance and wellness programs may integrated into a successful business. UPDATED chapters include the most current information on team management, human resources, marketing, inventory management, and preparing and maintaining a budget. UPDATED coverage of technology and procedures includes new computer screen shots, new photos, revised What Would You Do/Not Do boxes addressing real-life situations, and a glossary, helping you make a smooth transition into the workplace.

Download or read book Medical Office Administration written by Brenda A. Potter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2009-03-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To succeed in today's medical front office, you need a resource that will help you learn not only the principles of medical office administration but also how to apply your factual knowledge to the many complex scenarios that may arise in the medical office environment. Reflecting Brenda Potter's first-hand experience as an active instructor, Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 2nd Edition combines instruction and application to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you'll encounter on the job. It includes procedures to be used with Medisoft Version 14 which allows you to practice the day-to-day activities as if you were in an actual office setting. An optional upgrade package is available which includes a Medisoft Version 14 Student software CD (package ISBN: 978-1-4377-0315-3). The engaging worktext format reinforces chapter content and encourages you to apply what you've learned to real-world case studies, critical thinking exercises, role-playing exercises, and collaborative learning activities. Written in a conversational writing style, making reading and absorbing the material easier and more enjoyable. Real-world examples offer practical insight from the front lines of medical office administration. Sample administrative procedures provide realistic practice managing common tasks with real-world office management software. An optional upgrade package includes the MediSoft Version 14 Student CD you can use for additional independent practice. Provides more in-depth coverage of patient diversity than any other medical office text. Key terms are defined throughout each chapter and in greater detail in a comprehensive glossary to clarify important concepts. Procedure boxes throughout the book offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific administrative tasks. Procedure Checklists, based on CAAHEP competencies, spell out the individual steps required to complete a full range of administrative procedures. Evolve online features include interactive terminology flash cards, chapter review exercises, content updates, and Web links for additional reading. HIPAA Hints boxes throughout the text familiarize you with essential state and federal compliance regulations you'll encounter in practice.

Download or read book Medical Office Management written by Christine Malone and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Medical Office Administration written by Brenda A. Potter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2003 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Medical Office Administration E Book written by Brenda A. Potter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Foundations of Health Information Management E Book written by Nadinia A. Davis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED! Content organized to follow CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, allowing you to study content that matches your credentialing exam. NEW! Updated material fully addresses the newest curriculum competencies with the most contemporary picture of the health care landscape and job market. NEW! Cardinal focus on electronic health record processes in both ambulatory and acute care settings with new screens and images. UPDATED! Revised Statistics and Data Analytics chapter reinforces the role of the HIM professional as a data analyst, and includes introductory material on research methodologies. NEW! RHIT review question engine with custom exam and timer functionalities so you can study for the RHIT exam by category, or create timed mock exams. EXPANDED! Additional application exercises offer more opportunities to strengthen your understanding. UNIQUE! New Bloom’s-level Competency Milestone features assure instructors of your mastery of all competencies. NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coding and reimbursement content with hands-on exercises. NEW! Ethics Challenge and Critical Thinking exercises assess your learning. EXPANDED! Additional photos and images visually demonstrate HIM concepts and real-life scenarios.

Download or read book Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians E Book written by Heather Prendergast and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for VTNE success! Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition provides 5,000 VTNE-style questions that have been reviewed and updated to reflect the latest changes to the Veterinary Technician National Examination. The book begins with multiple-choice questions on basic knowledge, including anatomy and physiology, hospital management, calculations, and terminology. It continues with a Q&A review of core subjects such as pharmacology, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, and pain management. Written by veterinary technology educator Heather Prendergast, this review includes an Evolve website allowing you to create customized, timed practice exams that mirror the VTNE experience. More than 5,000 multiple-choice questions are rigorously reviewed, mirror the type of questions found on the VTNE, and are designed to test factual knowledge, reasoning skills, and clinical judgment. Detailed rationales are included in the print text and on the Evolve website, reinforcing student knowledge and providing the reasoning behind answers. Organization of the book into primary subject areas reflects the latest version of the VTNE. Customized exam generator on Evolve offers a simulated test-taking experience with customized practice tests and timed practice exams with instant feedback and extended rationales. NEW! More than 200 new questions are added to this edition.

Download or read book Medical Office Management and Technology written by Brandy Ziesemer and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From A to Ziesemer, Medical Office Management and Technology is the text to help student's navigate through their medical office management courses, whether as part of a health information technology, medical administration, or any other allied health program. This text starts at the beginning, with an introduction to new students not familiar with this topic, and works thorugh even the most advanced topics in medical office management. With a special focus on leadership, and a logical progression through the topics, this has the makings of a faculty member's most trusted resource for this course.

Download or read book Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team E Book written by Heather Prendergast and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-14 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book of its kind, Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team focuses on the day-to-day duties of the veterinary team. It offers a complete guide to scheduling appointments, billing and accounting, communicating effectively and compassionately with clients, managing medical records, budgeting, marketing your practice, managing inventory, using outside diagnostic laboratory services, and much more. Written by Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, this manual simplifies essential tasks with step-by-step instructions! Exercises on the Evolve website offer additional practice with front office tasks. Interactive working forms give you experience completing sample checks, deposit slips, patient history forms, and incident reports. The latest information on electronic banking and tax forms ensures that you adhere to the most current financial guidelines. What Would You Do/Not Do boxes provide scenarios to expose you to real-life situations that occur in veterinary practice and guide you through to an appropriate resolution. Review questions test your understanding of concepts presented in each chapter. Practice Point boxes highlight practical information to remember while on the job. Veterinary Practice and the Law boxes provide essential information about laws that you must know in order to run an ethical practice and to protect the practice. Key terms and learning objectives guide you through study of the most important content.