Nutrition is the process of how the body takes in and utilizes food and other sources of nutrients. It is a fivepart process that includes intake, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and elimination. This chapter gives you an understanding of how a well-planned diet can lead to optimal health and well-being for your patients. | 56 Practice Management Explain the basic organizational designs of the medical office and the relationship of the physician and the medical assistant with the practice manager and direct supervisors. Describe the responsibilities of the practice manager. Summarize the basic human relations functions in practice management. Learning Outcomes Distinguish the four traits of someone with leadership skills and the importance of these skills to the healthcare team. Compare risk management and quality assurance in a medical facility. Learning Outcomes Calculate an employee’s gross earnings, deductions, and net earnings for a pay period. Describe the tax forms commonly used in the medical office and the purpose of the office tax liability account. Learning Outcomes Introduction Physicians less likely to manage office Medical practice manager Day-to-day operations Works with physicians and staff Learning Outcome: Explain the basic . | 56 Practice Management Explain the basic organizational designs of the medical office and the relationship of the physician and the medical assistant with the practice manager and direct supervisors. Describe the responsibilities of the practice manager. Summarize the basic human relations functions in practice management. Learning Outcomes Distinguish the four traits of someone with leadership skills and the importance of these skills to the healthcare team. Compare risk management and quality assurance in a medical facility. Learning Outcomes Calculate an employee’s gross earnings, deductions, and net earnings for a pay period. Describe the tax forms commonly used in the medical office and the purpose of the office tax liability account. Learning Outcomes Introduction Physicians less likely to manage office Medical practice manager Day-to-day operations Works with physicians and staff Learning Outcome: Explain the basic organizational designs of the medical office and the relationship of the physician and the medical assistant with the practice manager and direct supervisors. Today, it is much more difficult for the physician to care for patients and manage the office as he or she may have done in the past. One person is generally in charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations, working closely with the practice physicians to keep the practice running smoothly and its staff working at its professional peak Organizational Design Organizational chart Supervisory structure Reporting relationships Effective functioning Learning Outcome: Explain the basic organizational designs of the medical office and the relationship of the physician and the medical assistant with the practice manager and direct supervisors. The design and chart show the supervisory structure and reporting relationships between different functions and positions. The medical assistant is required to be under the direct .
