Is Picktime’s dialysis scheduling software free?
Yes. Picktime’s free plan lets dialysis centers schedule appointments, use an online booking page, and manage up to three treatment-chair resources. Recurring bookings and automated email and SMS reminders are available on Starter and Pro. The Pro plan includes 10 resources, with additional resources available by contacting Picktime. For current plan details, see Picktime pricing
Can I book a specific dialysis chair instead of only a time?
Yes. Picktime lets you set up individual dialysis chairs as bookable resources through Rooms & Equipment. When a chair is reserved, its occupied time is blocked from further online resource bookings. Your team can check chair availability alongside staff schedules, helping prevent overlapping bookings during busy treatment shifts.
How can I manage dialysis appointments three times a week?
Picktime’s Recurring Bookings feature lets you create repeating treatment appointments without entering every visit separately. For patients attending on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you can set up a weekly recurring booking for each treatment day. These appointments appear in your online calendar in advance, helping your team organize regular treatment schedules.
How do I check availability for a visiting dialysis patient?
Use Picktime’s Online Calendar to check available appointment times, treatment chairs, and staff schedules before booking a visiting dialysis patient. If your organization has multiple locations, you can check availability at the appropriate center. This helps your team coordinate temporary appointments while clinical staff handle treatment suitability and patient care requirements.
Can satellite dialysis locations be managed from the same account?
Yes. Picktime’s Multiple Locations feature lets you manage appointments across dialysis centers and satellite units under one account. Assign team members and resources to the appropriate locations and manage bookings from a shared dashboard. Each center can follow its configured availability, helping your team coordinate appointments across different units.
Does Picktime send email and SMS reminders before dialysis appointments?
Yes. Picktime’s Reminders feature can send automatic email and SMS reminders before scheduled appointments. You can choose how far in advance reminders are sent. Booking confirmations, rescheduling updates, and cancellation notifications can also be configured, helping dialysis patients stay informed about their upcoming visits.
Can consultant reviews and vascular access appointments appear in the same calendar?
Yes. Picktime lets dialysis clinics schedule nephrologist reviews, vascular access appointments, dietitian consultations, and other patient-facing services alongside regular treatment visits. Assign the appropriate team member and room to each appointment. Your team can review bookings in one online calendar and look for available appointments on a patient’s treatment day.
What should I look for in dialysis scheduling software?
The best dialysis scheduling software for your clinic should help manage recurring appointments, treatment chairs, staff availability, reminders, and multiple locations. Picktime supports these scheduling workflows through its online calendar and resource management features. For medical records and treatment documentation, continue using your clinic’s clinical dialysis software or electronic health record system.