Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual for Kinn’s The Administrative Medical

PART 1 - Introduction to Medical Assisting

• The Professional Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

• Therapeutic Communication

• Legal Principles

• Healthcare Laws

• Healthcare Ethics

• Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology

• Patient Coaching

PART 2 - Fundamentals of Ambulatory Care Administration

• Technology

• Written Communication

• Telephone Techniques

• Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

• Health Records

• Daily Operations and Safety

• Principles of Pharmacology

PART 3 - Coding and Medical Billing

• Health Insurance Essentials

• Diagnostic Coding Essentials

• Procedural Coding Essentials

• Medical Billing and Reimbursement Essentials

PART 4 - Advanced Ambulatory Care Administration

• Patient Accounts and Practice Management

• Advanced Roles in Administration

PART 5 - Assisting with Medical Specialties

• Medical Emergencies

PART 6 - Job Seeking

Skills and Strategies