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How does Upvio assign a staff member when a patient does not select one

Upvio simplifies the booking process by offering an automated staff assignment feature when a patient does not specify a preferred staff member during scheduling.

Here's an overview of how this functionality works and ensures seamless service delivery:
  1. Based on Availability: The system assigns the earliest available staff member eligible for the selected service and time.
  2. Priority Settings: Organizations can prioritize specific staff for certain services, ensuring they’re assigned first.
  3. Fair Distribution: A round-robin method balances appointments among staff to prevent overload.
  4. Default Assignments: If a default staff member is linked to a service, they’re assigned unless unavailable.
 
Take note: If no staff member is available in Upvio, the system takes the following steps:
  1. Notify or Reschedule: Patients are informed that no staff is available and prompted to select a different time or date.
  2. Admin Alert: Administrators or schedulers are notified to manually adjust schedules or contact the patient with alternatives.
  3. Fallback Option: If configured, the system assigns a backup staff member or alerts a designated scheduler.
This ensures transparency and provides flexibility for administrators to address gaps while maintaining efficient scheduling, balanced workloads, and a seamless patient experience.