This book offers a comprehensive guide to medical administrative procedures, covering a range of tasks essential for efficient medical office management. Topics include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, billing and coding, and handling medical insurance claims. The text also provides an overview of office management principles, including staff coordination, patient communication, and legal and ethical considerations. Practical tips for managing office workflow and ensuring patient satisfaction are also included. This book is an invaluable resource for students pursuing a career in medical office administration.
Nora Calhoun focuses on the toxicological considerations in medical administrative procedures, ensuring that healthcare facilities manage chemical hazards and toxic exposures effectively within administrative settings. Her research explores the impact of office-based chemicals, such as cleaning agents and office equipment emissions, on the health and safety of healthcare administrators and staff. Nora has developed protocols for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in medical offices, minimizing toxic risks in administrative environments. She has published extensively on best practices for managing toxicological hazards in healthcare administration, promoting safer workplace conditions.