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Scheduling Module

The Scheduling module subgroup in the System Administrator application enables users to access various Scheduling Administrator functions.

SubgroupUsed inDescription
Appointment RemindersNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to access the Appointment Reminder Letter Maintenance window (in File Maintenance > Master Files > Practice > PM Appointment Reminders) to assign, un-assign, and preview letters by location, resource, practice, or event.
AppointmentsNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify patient appointments.
CategoriesNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify categories on the Categories tab of the Scheduling Administrator.
ClassesNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify classes on the Classes tab of the Scheduling Administrator.
Event ChainsNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify:

Event chains on the Event Chains tab of the Scheduling Administrator.

On-the-fly event chains, which are created while users are adding an appointment or using Appointment Search Ahead.

EventsNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify events on the Events tab of the Scheduling Administrator.
ResourcesNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to create and modify resources on the Resources tab of the Scheduling Administrator.
TemplatesNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to access the Weekly Templates and Daily Templates on the Templates tabs of the Scheduling Administrator.
User PreferencesNextGen® Enterprise PMEnables users to view, modify, and update:

their own general User Preferences settings for scheduling in NextGen® Enterprise PM. If the Access Rights are cleared, users can view the User Preferences but cannot save changes to them.

the Default User Prefs - Scheduling master file in File Maintenance.