Today's Medical Assistant

Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 4th Edition, authored by Kathy Bonewit-West and Sue Hunt, provides structured academic and practical instruction for individuals preparing for ambulatory healthcare roles. Published by Saunders, this primary textbook addresses entry-level clinical responsibilities alongside essential front-office administrative operations, preparing medical assistant students for multi-faceted workplace demands.

The instructional text combines core biological knowledge with operational administrative procedures across several distinct thematic arcs. Key subject areas include human anatomy and physiology, electronic health records systems, administrative office management routines, and core preparation standards for formal medical assistant certification.

To reinforce procedural competence, the text integrates over 120 step-by-step procedures accompanied by online skills videos that demonstrate proper technique. This practical format provides applied training for medical assistant students and working medical assistants seeking verified procedural reference material.