Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1: Introduction to Medical Assisting -- The Health Care System -- The professional medical assistant -- Ethics and law for the medical office -- Interacting with patients -- 2: Anatomy and physiology -- Inroduction to anatomy and physiology -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Muscular system -- Nervous system -- The senses -- Endocrine system -- Circulatory system -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Urinary system -- Reproductive system -- 3: Clinical component -- Medical asepsis and the OSHA standard -- Sterilization and disinfection -- Vital signs -- The physical examination -- Eye and ear assessment and procedures -- Physical agents to promote tissue healing -- The gynecologic examination and prenatal care -- The pediatric examination -- Minor office surgery -- Administration of medication and intravenous therapy -- Cardiopulmonary procedures -- Specialty examinations and procedures: Colon procedures, male reproductive health, and radiology and diagnostic imaging -- Introduction to the clinical laboratory -- Urinalysis -- Phlebotomy -- Hematology -- Blood chemistry and immunology -- Medical microbiology -- Nutrition -- Emergency preparedness and protective practices -- Emergency medical procedures and first aid -- 4: Administrative component -- The medical record -- Patient reception -- Medical office computerization -- Telephone techniques -- Scheduling appointments -- Medical records management -- Written communications -- Mail -- Managing practice finances -- Medical coding -- Medical insurance -- Billing and collections -- The medical assistant as office manager -- Obtaining employment.

Launch your career in medical assisting with Today's Medical Assistant, Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 3rd Edition! Bringing together the clinical know-how of Kathy Bonewit-West, the administrative expertise of Sue Hunt, and the anatomy and physiology knowledge of Edith Applegate, this hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk readers through all of the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills needed for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Not only does this new edition incorporate the latest standards and competencies throughout all of its content and resources, but it also includes an incredibly wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help readers fully understand and demonstrate those competencies.