Prescribe Medication to a Patient Using Dosespot as a Coordinator
1. Log in to your Coordinator Dashboard
3. Search For a Patient
- Fill in the fields. You may use the first 3 letters of the first name and first 3 letters of their last name.
- Click on the Search button.
4. Click on the Patient's Profile
Confirm date of birth and that no duplicates are visible so that the proper patient is chosen
6. Create/Update DoseSpot record by Completing Patient Demographics and Red Asterisks
- Details: If there are demographics that you do not have, contact a coordinator to create or update the dosespot record
- Allergies: Include any allergies the patient has
- Pharmacies: Confirm the pharmacy location preferred
- Self-Reported Medications: Any medications the patient is currently taking
TIPS! Only complete a medication if this is NOT a controlled substance and it was requested by a provider to create the prescription on their behalf.
Ultimately the provider is expected to 'Approve and Send' the medication in when the coordinator is finished
7. If you see this page, link the contact that makes more sense
No wrong answer here, choose the best format for the patient's contact information
12. DoseSpot Dashboard
DoseSpot will open in a new tab on your browser
- Select 'Add Prescription' at the top right
- You may also check and 'default' the pharmacy if the patient has two local pharmacies
- Add/Edit any drug allergies you know of if you haven't already through the portal
13. Search For a Medication
- Type the medication name in the search box
- Click on the desired medication
14. Confirm Medication Selected
- If you need to change the medication name click on 'change'
- Click on the dosage text to change appropriate amount or strength
15. Enter the Prescription Information
- Enter in Effective Date
- Fill in the fields, eg. Patient Directions, Dispense, Refills, etc.
- Click on the Save Prescription button.
The fields with red asterisks are required. Click on the + Show Pharmacy Notes button to enter notes for the pharmacy
16. Alert the Provider to 'Approve and Send' the Prescription
The Following is Required to be completed by a Provider and directions for them if they need assistance.
Coordinator tasks are complete, alert a provider to send/approve the prescription
- Check the box next to the medication
- Enter your four digit PIN if asked
- Click on the Approve & Send button
- If you need to edit or remove this medication, click on 'Actions'
17. The Prescription is Fulfilled
Note: This photo may be dated at the making of this how to, but should be similar to what you see
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