Using the OrthoTrac Scheduling Module > Scheduling Appointments from the Patient Chart > Using the Schedule Appointment Calendar

Scheduling in Zoom Mode

You can schedule a patient appointment in either the View or Zoom modes.

To schedule an appointment in Zoom mode from the patient chart:

1. From the patient's chart, select Functions > Schedule Appointment. A summary of appointment information is displayed.

2. Click Schedule Appointment. The View Schedule window is displayed.

3. Click the name of a doctor on the desired date. The view mode is displayed.

4. To view statistical information about the selected day, double-click the name of the desired doctor on the desired date and then select Zoomed View.

4. Click Zoom. The Zoom mode is displayed.

The following buttons are available on the bottom bar:

• ViewDisplays the schedule in View mode for that day.

• WeekDisplays the Week view of the schedule.

• StatsDisplays the Schedule Statistics window.

• PrintDisplays the Print Daily Schedule window.

• ChangeDisplays the Change Block-Outs view, enabling you to block, open, color, or change schedule blocks.

• CalendarDisplays the View Schedule window.

• Edit MessagesDisplays the Schedule Messages window, where you can add or view messages about the schedule.

• CloseCloses the Zoom View and returns you to the patient chart.

5. Click an appointment block. The appointment information is displayed, including the patient name, date, time, chair, type, time units, and any comments. From this window, you can:

6. Select the color of the appointment

7. Select the procedures associated with this appointment

8. Access the OrthoTrac Patient Lookup window

9. View sibling appointments

6. Click OK to finish scheduling this appointment. If the appointment time was blocked, the software prompts you to override the blocked time. Click Yes.

7. You must have Override Preblock security permission in order to override blocked time.

7. Click Close. The patient's chart is displayed.

Related Topics

Using the Schedule Appointment Calendar

Searching for Appointments

Scheduling in View Mode

Scheduling Sibling Appointments

Scheduling a Patient Appointment from Another Patient's Chart

Scheduling Recalls

Using the Statistics Button

Schedule Views

Viewing the Schedule -- Week

Viewing the Schedule -- View

Viewing the Schedule -- Zoom

Viewing Archived Schedule Days