Kinn`s the Medical Assistant An applied learning approach

Previous edition: published as Kinn's the administrative medical assistant. 2017

PART 1 - Introduction to Medical Assisting 1.The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team 2.Therapeutic Communication 3.Legal Principles 4.Healthcare Laws 5.Healthcare Ethics PART 2 - Fundamentals of Ambulatory Care Administration 6.Technology 7.Written Communication 8.Telephone Techniques 9.Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing 10.Health Records 11.Daily Operations and Safety PART 3 -Coding and Medical Billing 12.Health Insurance Essentials 13.Diagnostic Coding Essentials 14.Procedural Coding Essentials 15.Medical Billing and Reimbursement Essentials PART 4 - Advanced Ambulatory Care Administration 16.Patient Accounts and Practice Management 17.Advanced Roles in Administration PART 5 - Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting 18.NEW! Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology 19.Infection Control 20.Vital Signs 21.Physical Examination 22.Patient Coaching 23.Nutrition and Health Promotion 24.Surgical Supplies and Instruments 25.Assisting with Surgical Procedures 26.Principles of Electrocardiography 27.Medical Emergencies PART 6 - Assisting with Medications 28.Principles of Pharmacology 29.Pharmacology Math 30.Administering Medications PART 7 - Assisting with Medical Specialties 31.Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 32.Dermatology 33.Allergy and Infectious Disease 34.Gastroenterology 35.Orthopedics and Rheumatology 36.Neurology 37.Behavioral Health 38.Endocrinology 39.Cardiology 40.Pulmonology 41.Urology and Male Reproduction 42.Obstetrics and Gynecology 43.Pediatrics 44.Geriatrics PART 8 - Assisting with Clinical Laboratory Procedures 45.Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory 46.Urinalysis 47.Blood Collection 48.Analysis of Blood 49.Microbiology and Immunology PART 9 - Job Seeking 50.Skills and Strategies Glossary Index