Full Description
Get the review and practice you need to master the role of the medical administrative assistant! With chapters corresponding to those in the Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition textbook, this workbook provides a variety of questions and exercises to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and ensure mastery of administrative medical assisting skills tailored speci?cally to the Canadian health care system. Simulation exercises help you apply your knowledge to real-world settings. With this practical workbook, you will ensure your readiness for a successful career in health care administration.
Content reflects changes to the Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition textbook, including care standards, technological tools, and the terminology used in day-to-day modern health care practice
Comprehensive coverage of all administrative procedures gives you an overview of everything you need to know to work in a medical o?ce environment
Chapter-by-chapter correlation with the textbook makes for easy reference and allows you to test your comprehension as you go
Chapter reviews include hundreds of practice questions to test your knowledge and build critical thinking skills, including vocabulary review, abbreviations, multiple choice, ?ll-in-the-blank, true/false questions, case studies, workplace applications, and more
Three complete start-to-?nish, real-world workplace simulation projects allow you to demonstrate skills in a practical format - with one in a medical office, one in an allied health office, and one in an acute-care hospital setting/patient care unit
Perforated pages may be easily removed for on-the-go study or to turn in assignments
Contents
PART 1: Chapter Review
1. Your Future as a Medical Administrative Assistant
2. Health Associations and the Law
3. Therapeutic Communication
4. Telephone Management and E-Communication Tools
5. Reception, Booking Appointments, and Clinical Responsibilities
6. Office Correspondence: Mail, Memos, Letters, and Envelopes
7. The Procedures Manual
8. Pharmacology
9. Health Records and Information Management
10. The Hospital Environment, Records, and Reports
11. Health Insurance Plans
12. Financial Records
13. Managing Office Supplies
14. Meetings and Minutes
15. Your Job Search
16. Health Care in an Evolving Environment
PART 2: Workplace Simulations
Simulation 1: Medical Office
Simulation 2: Multi-Disciplinary Allied Health Office
Simulation 3: Hospital Unit
Appendices
Appendix 1: Worksheets for Simulation 1
Appendix 2: Worksheets for Simulation 2
Appendix 3: Worksheets for Simulation 3
