Includes bibliographical references and index.

Covers all topics necessary for success as a clinical medical assistant and integrates the use of an electronic medical records system (EMR) into every chapter via chapter opening case studies and related hands-on activities. Kronenberg breaks procedures down into steps that demonstrate how to perform essential skills properly and needed equipment and supplies are listed with reasons given for each step to ensure deeper understanding. She presents a variety of real-life scenarios that medical assistants must be able to handle in the medical office and she provides role-playing activities to play the role of a medical assistant in responding to the types of situations encountered on the job. --From publisher description.

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