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Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical and Administrative Procedures

by Kathy Bonewit-West

A practical guide to clinical and office procedures

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A practical guide to clinical and office procedures

Kathy Bonewit-West’s fifth edition brings together the clinical and administrative sides of medical assisting. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures cover skills such as taking vital signs, administering medications and venipuncture, while other sections address records, appointment scheduling, basic coding and anatomy and physiology. Case studies invite learners to consider responses to common medical-office situations, and patient-coaching boxes, vocabulary aids and online videos and activities support practice. The edition also includes topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations and reimbursement management. Its organization connects procedural instruction with the documentation, communication and office work that accompany patient care.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People preparing for medical-assisting coursework or certification
  • Medical assistants seeking a reference for clinical and administrative procedures
  • Learners who benefit from illustrated instructions, case studies and online practice

Themes

Clinical proceduresMedical-office administrationPatient educationMedical-assisting education and certification

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Book overview

Gain the professional knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical and Administrative Procedures, Fifth Edition helps you master the clinical and administrative procedures performed in this ever-expanding role. With guidelines reflecting the latest CAAHEP competencies, this resource uses videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn key medical assisting skills such as measuring vital signs, administering medications, bandaging, venipuncture, and assisting with minor office surgery. It also covers administrative skills such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and basic medical coding, and provides a solid foundation in A&P. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this book has everything you need to develop competency and prepare for certification.
  • NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies ensures that you master the medical assistant's role in today's patient care
  • NEW photos and illustrations showcase the modern medical office including new procedures, equipment, and supplies, along with workforce diversity
  • NEW content includes topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, gloving and masking procedures, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalism
  • NEW! Updated practice exams on the Evolve website are included for CMA, RMA, and other certifications
  • More than 120 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include the underlying principles of each technique, along with guidelines for documentation
  • Case studies help you learn how to respond to situations you will encounter in the medical office, asking What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do?
  • Learning aidsin each chapter include learning objectives and related procedures, a chapter outline, and key terms
  • Memories from Practicum and Putting It All into Practicefeatures provide memorable biographical profiles of medical assistants, helping you connect with future practice
  • Patient Coaching boxes help you provide effective patient education
  • Focuson vocabulary includes pronunciations, word parts, and definitions, plus a glossary for easy reference
  • Procedure videosand learning activitieson Evolve provide engaging, interactive practice with clinical and administrative skills
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