Being a Medical Clerical Worker (Prentice Hall Health Medical Clerical Series) - Softcover

Marshall BA MT MA, Jacquelyn R.; Cox-Stevens RN MA Series Editor, Kay

9780131126725: Being a Medical Clerical Worker (Prentice Hall Health Medical Clerical Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131126725 ISBN 13: 9780131126725

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

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For use as a core text in high school medical clerical classes, proprietary schools and community college courses.

An introduction for the medical clerical worker, this text not only teaches an overview of information needed, but also introduces students to the opportunities to branch out into allied fields, including medical records and billing. Concise and well-written, this text focuses on front office administrative training; and is up-to-date with regulations and technology. It includes updated insurance forms, procedures, and codes, as well as diagnostic testing to prepare students for the ever-changing health care environment.

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From the Back Cover:

Being A Medical Clerical Worker is an ideal resource becoming a medical clerical worker in today's ever changing health care environment. The Third Edition has been revised and updated to include the latest information, while retaining an emphasis on the safety, ethical and legal considerations that all medical clerical workers must understand. This is a current and complete reference for individuals interested in the varied opportunities available for today's medical clerical worker.

Features Include:

Over 100 new vocabulary entries
Expanded certification information
Expanded legal and ethical information
Information about HIPPA regulations
Critical Thinking Exercises in most chapter based on real-life scenarios in the workplace
Updated learning activities
Expanded safety procedures
Updated information about computerization in the workplace
Expanded descriptions about latest medical office information technology
Revised diagnostic testing section
Updated health insurance information

About the Author:

Jacquelyn Marshall, BA, MT, MA, has been a health care worker, serving as a clinical laboratory scientist, for over twenty years. Ms. Marshall has also served as a science curriculum writer/consultant and has developed Model Curriculum Standards for Vocational Health Occupations throughout California. She has also taught vocational health care courses after receiving a teaching credential. Ms. Marshall currently is a freelance medical writer and is author of eight textbooks. She has also developed several instructor's guides and has edited and contributed to three medical series.

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