10 Must-Have Features in Optometry Software
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These days, the to-do list is never-ending. Using an optometry practice management solution is one way to shave off time throughout the day.
The right optometry software allows you to run an efficient and successful practice and deliver an exceptional patient experience.
These are the must-have features in optometry software to eliminate redundant data entry, automate front-office tasks, and streamline workflows.
1. Automated Appointment Reminders
Front office tasks such as calling patients one at a time to remind them about upcoming appointments require a lot of time and effort.
With integrated EHR software, staff can automate bulk patient appointment reminders and send them in a matter of seconds, eliminating the need to phone patients individually each day.
2. Online Scheduling
Using an EHR with online scheduling capabilities cuts down on phone calls, freeing your staff to spend more time on other tasks.
Your patients will love the convenience of booking their appointments online.
According to the 2021 PatientPop Patient Perspective Survey, over 60% of patients prefer to schedule online with their healthcare providers.
3. Electronic Payment Options
Entering patient medical billing details manually is time-consuming and prone to errors.
If your EHR allows electronic payment options, it may also automatically post those payments to the patient ledger, saving time initially and reducing errors that create more wasted time later.
4. Integrated Insurance Processing
Insurers use even the smallest errors to deny claims, and reworking those claims takes time.
An integrated optometry software with insurance processing features such as an auto-coding engine and integrated clearinghouse will improve the accuracy of your claims submissions, saving time by making billing faster and significantly reducing denials.
5. Integrated Prescription Tools
If your practice is still using paper prescriptions or phoning prescriptions to opticians and pharmacies, you’re wasting valuable time.
An optometry practice management system with built-in optical and pharmaceutical e-prescribing features ensures legible details and faster retrieval of information, saving time upfront and reducing communication between opticians and pharmacists due to illegible handwriting or human error.
Seamless e-prescribing allows prescribers to check, authorize, and submit prescription refills faster, all from within your optometry EHR.
6. Patient Engagement & Confirmation System
Using a confirmation system that syncs with my EHR allows staff more time to dedicate to other areas of the office instead of sending out appointment reminders all day. This is also a significant cost-saver, as there is no need to hire additional staff solely for scheduling, as the system handles most of the work.
The patient engagement tool we use sends out reminders for scheduled appointments, syncs up with the EHR to mark the appointments confirmed, and allows us to send other important messages about scheduling when patients are overdue.
Another benefit is an internal survey to give patients the opportunity to let us know how we are doing.
7. Integrated Optical Technology
Ophthalmic technology has come a long way over the last decade. Now, at the push of a button, one can have multiple data sets that would have taken 2 or 3 different instruments in the past.
Technology like auto-refractors, automated phoropters, screening tests, automatic lensometers, and handle-held devices such as iCare or Tonopen help speed up the testing phase of the examination as the patient does not have to jump from instrument to instrument and instead can have most of this done from the comfort of the examination chair.
Another time saver is that most instruments also integrate into the EHR so that all values are saved with a quick “print” instead of manually entering multiple data points.
An automated lane is the biggest time saver in many offices. One card with AR and a second with their historical RX are inserted into the instrument, which loads both in 2 seconds.
Doctors can quickly review the refraction and then push a button to show old Rx vs. new without having to reach for loose lenses.
8. Custom Templates for Routine Tasks
Running an optometry practice can often involve redundant text entry. Modern EHR software has made it easy to create and customize templates based on standard visit types and communication needs.
Templates allow you to streamline your documentation workflow and get back valuable hours of lost time. You can create customized templates for exams, patient communication, and many other routine tasks.
9. Automated Report Generation
If your practice management software has reporting capabilities, you can track practice metrics, such as no-shows and patient outcomes, with little effort.
You can also automate MIPS quality reporting, saving hours of staff time needed to gather data for CMS.
10. All Practice Data in One Place
Today’s integrated optometry software is designed to store all practice information in one place, increasing practice efficiency.
With patient records right at their fingertips, all members of your practice will see an upswing in productivity.
With the right EHR, your staff won’t spend time pulling patients’ charts or chasing down billing information. I
f your EHR features an all-in-one dashboard, your staff won’t need to check a separate app or speak to another staff member to confirm follow-up appointments, check on insurance benefits, or answer patients’ questions.
Consider Switching to an Integrated Optometry Solution
Inefficiencies in your practice waste time and hurt your bottom line.
If your optometry EHR doesn’t include features designed to save your practice time on repetitive tasks, it may be time to consider a modern, fully integrated practice management software solution like RevolutionEHR.
Get More Time in the Day with RevolutionEHR
RevolutionEHR combines all the functions your practice needs in a seamlessly integrated solution that’s packed with time-saving features, all accessible from an at-a-glance dashboard.
RevolutionEHR’s built-in must-have features include:
- Online scheduling
- Customizable exam encounters, referral letters, patient education materials, and care plans
- Accounting integration with available electronic payment options
- Simplified insurance claims management with auto-coding engine and integrated clearinghouse
- Seamless Optical Rx and ePrescribing features
- Robust query engine for customizable report generation
- All-in-one system with instant data syncing
RevolutionEHR, the leading cloud-based optometry software, can help you find extra time each day.