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

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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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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