Being a Medical Clerical Worker

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

Covers medical ethics & legal responsibilities, medical terminology, reception techniques, diagnostic tests.

Written for the medical clerical worker, this book not only gives an overview of the information needed to be successful, but also introduces readers to the opportunities to branch out into allied fields, including medical records and billing. Concise and well-written, this book focuses on front office administrative training, and is up-to-date with regulations and technology. This book covers all topics in the front-office medical clerical field, and includes updated insurance forms, procedures, and codes, as well diagnostic testing and the latest in communications and technology. It emphasizes safety and ethics, as well as prepares readers for the ever-changing health care office environment. For medical clerical workers and other health care professionals who supervise these employees.

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.