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For courses in comprehensive medical assisting. A pocket-sized, step-by-step guide to medical assisting Keys to Medical Assisting: A Pocket Guide is an easy-to-use reference guide for both students and practicing medical assistants. Designed to fit in a pocket, the guide progresses from basic concepts to more complex competencies. Chapters are grouped into one of four sections: Administrative Medical Assisting, Office Equipment and Financial Management, Clinical Medical Assisting, and Basic Pharmacology and Administration of Medications. The 2nd edition presents day-to-day procedures in an accessible step-by-step format, and includes new at-a-glance tables and key focus boxes providing quick access to essential knowledge.

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Author:   Jahangir Moini
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780134868295

ISBN 10:   0134868293
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   29 June 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING 1. Introduction and General Office Duties 2. Using Computers in the Office 3. Appointment Scheduling 4. Mail Processing and Managing Correspondence 5. Medical Records Management 6. Forms of Communication PART 2: OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7. Managing Supplies and Banking 8. Health Insurance 9. Diagnostic and Procedural Coding PART 3: CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING 10. Infection Control and Principles of Asepsis 11. Minor Surgery 12. Vital Signs and Preparing the Patient 13. Electrocardiography 14. Diagnostic Imaging 15. Diagnostic Phlebotomy and Hematology 16. Microbiology 17. Urinalysis 18. Medical Emergencies PART 4: BASIC PHARMACOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS 19. Principles of Pharmacology 20. Drug Calculations 21. Administering Medications Appendices A. Abbreviations and Symbols B. Common Medical Terms and Misspelled Terms C. Proofreader’s Marks D. Rules for Alphabetic Filing E. MyPlate Dietary Guidelines F. Nutrition (Vitamins and Minerals) G. CMA, RMA, CCMA, and NCMA Examinations H. Laboratory Requisition Form I. Normal Laboratory Test Values J. Overview of Body Systems and Their Functions K. Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperature Equivalents L. Immunizations and Vaccinations M. Blood Grouping N. Patient’s Bill of Rights

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Jahangir Moini was an assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for 9 years, teaching medical and allied health students. The author was a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. Dr. Moini reestablished the Medical Assisting Program, in 1990, at Everest University’s Melbourne campus. He also established several other new allied health programs for Everest University. From 2000 to 2007, Dr. Moini was a physician liaison of the Florida Society of Medical Assistants. He has been a marketing strategy team member of the National American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and president of the Brevard County chapter of the AAMA. Since 1999, he has been a published author of 20 allied health books. Currently, he is a professor of science and health at Eastern Florida State College.

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