Iml Medical Assisting

Includes Transition Guide from the 2nd edition to the 3rd edition; Answer Key to Text Review Questions and Critical Thinking Questions; Answers to Workbook Exercises, Activities, and Case Study Questions

Delmar's complete learning system prepares students to become multiskilled medical assistants for the 21st century! This new full-color clinical medical assisting textbook is part of a dynamic learning system that includes a free skills CD-ROM bound in the text, workbook, and instructor-support materials. Together, these learning tools integrate essential and advanced competencies set forth by the AAMA's Role Delineation study, emphasizing clinical procedures, interpersonal communications, and changes in the health care setting including Standard Precautions and managed care. The text is written not by just one or two individuals, but by many talented experts who provide students with a thorough understanding of clinical medical assisting fundamentals. The entire learning system is complemented by "real-life" characters and scenarios from the field of medical assisting--a feature not found in any other text!

Includes Transition Guide from the 2nd edition to the 3rd edition; Answer Key to Text Review Questions and Critical Thinking Questions; Answers to Workbook Exercises, Activities, and Case Study Questions

Includes a correlation guide from the 4th edition to the 5th edition, AAMA Medical Assistant Role Delineation Study, CAAHEP standards, ABHES course content requirements, complete Registered Medical Assistant (RMA/AMT), Instructional suggestions, organizational tips, and sample lesson plan format, section on establishing an externship program along with suggested tracking forms, chapter by chapter workbook questions with correct answers plus additional activities for each chapter.

This complete worktext and practice software learning package highlights the concepts and procedures that medical assisting students need to know to prepare and submit accurate health insurance claims. -- new Managed Care chapter, including accounts receivable, collections, and terminology -- electronic billing icons indicate when claims can be submitted by computer -- expanded coverage of management reporting -- the most current and accurate learning package available; updated every 2-years -- Free Practice Software (3.5 Windows) packaged with the text

If you are entering a new profession as a medical office assistant or just need to refresh and hone your skills in the front office, "Medical Office Practice, 7E is a must. This simulation of working in a medical office will make you feel as if you are on the job. Daily tasks are assigned based upon the normal occurrence of these tasks in a real office setting. This natural progression of tasks helps bridge the gap from learning to actually being on the job, making your transition to the workforce seamless.