Modern Medical Assisting Book

Unit One: Introduction to the Health Care Field. The Profession, The Professional, The Professional Team. The Field of Medicine—Past and Present. Unit Two: Essentials of a Professional. Personal & Professional Organizational Skills. Medical Law, And Ethical Essentials. Human Relations and Communication. Unit Three: Administrative Responsibilities. General Office Duties. Money Management. Insurance Processing. Written Communications. Meeting and Travel Arrangements. Unit Four: Fundamentals of Medical Science. Medical Terminology. The Human Body Plan. Microbiology & Human Disease. Body Systems. Human Growth and Development. Nutritional Therapy. Communicable Diseases. Unit Five: Clinical Responsibilities. Clinical Essentials. Preparing the Patient. Assisting with General & Surgical Procedures. Medical Office Laboratory Skills. Pharmacological Science—An Introduction. Medication Therapy. Assisting in Specialty Areas. Electrocardiography. Emergency Procedures. Unit Six: Final Touches. The Job Search. Credentialing—Your Ticket to the Future. Appendices. Glossary. Index.