Sending SMS Messages to Non-Patient Accounts

See also:

SMS > Send Single SMS

SMS > Send SMS Message > Send Single SMS

If you need to send a single SMS message to one of your patients, it is recommended that you do so via either the Waiting Room or Address Book, as described here.

If you need to send an SMS message to a non-patient account, follow the instructions below.

  1. Either ;

  • From the Waiting Room, select SMS > Send Single SMS.

  • From the Appointment Book, select SMS > Send SMS Message > Send Single SMS.

The Send Single SMS window appears.

 

  1. Enter the recipient's mobile number.

  2. Enter the message text. Note that this facility is capable of sending only a single SMS message of up to 160 characters in length.

  1. Click to send the message. The SMS Sending Complete window appears. This widow notifies you as to the success of the message transmission, and how many credits were used.

  1. Click to exit.