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Departments

Updated: 01/27/2020
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Departments are used to categorize providers to better track financial data related to the specific departments created.

You will always begin with finding the department before creating, editing, or deleting a department. 

Find Department

  • On the top menu bar, click Settings > Departments. The Find Department window opens.
    Tip_Icon.pngTip: When there are numerous departments listed, use the Look For search bar to enter all or part of a keyword for the department. Then, click Find Now
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New Department

  1. To prevent duplication, verify the department is not in the system then click New at the bottom. The New Department window opens.
  2. Enter the information:
    1. The Name of the department.
    2. A brief Description of the department if desired.
  3. Click Save.

Note: Once departments have been set up, assign them to the Provider records as applicable for reporting purposes.

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Edit Department

  1. Find the department then double click to open it. The Edit Department window opens.
  2. Make the desired changes.
  3. Click Save.
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Delete Department

  1. Find the department then click to select it > Delete. A confirmation pop-up appears.
  2. Click Yes to confirm the deletion. The department is deleted. 

Note: Only departments with no other records associated, such as a provider, can be deleted. 

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