OPERATOR (USER) IDENTIFICATION TABLES

                                                                                                

OVERVIEW:  Only those with administrative permissions can run this program.

( See below Table Access Field #50 = Y )

 

The Operator Identification program allows entry of pertinent operator information and login/passwords and security levels which may be updated periodically. 

 

PROCEDURE:  From the Table Maintenance (Dictionary) Menu (Option #4) Select Option #12, Operator Identification.

 

        EXAMPLE MENU: 


         After you select Option 12, and select or enter an operator code, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed.   

 

 

 

If  an operator does not have administrative permissions, an alternate screen will be displayed allowing the user to maintain telephone number, email  and password.

Example Non-administrative display:

 

 

ENTER CODE:

Type in an operator code using up to 4 digits (any  combination of numbers and/or letters) and press <Enter Key>.  An email address can also be used as the operator login.

Example Operator Code: KM23

Example email address: Kylie.Mathews@perfecthealth.com

If  the code or email is not on file, the following message will be displayed. 

 

 

If you wish to add this operator, type a Y for Yes . If the operator is already present in the database, when you enter their code and press <Enter Key>, that operator's record will be  displayed to your screen.  You may correct an entry, delete an entry, or print a hardcopy of the operator’s record. 

     

     

 

  DEFINITION OF FIELDS: 

        (Press <Enter Key> after each field to enter information in the  

         next field.)    Red = Required Field.

 

        1. Name:  Enter the operator's name. Last name then a comma 

           and a space and the first name.

 

        2. ID/Code:  Enter the operator's badge number.

                                    Indicate a physician with DOCTOR=001

                                    Where the 001 is the Dr number from the Provider Table.

                                       This setting links the provider table to the user ID.

 

        3. Care Team:  Enter the operator's care team if one is assigned.

 

        4. Practice:  Enter the default practice code (site code) for this operator.

 

        5. Access:  Enter the operator's assigned work level as per table below.

 

                 VIEW: Read Only Rights. 

                 NOVICE: Front desk access only. Also gives additional help

                 prompting.

                 BILLER: Access to Billing and Posting Functions

                 ADMIN: Allowed to Setup Tables and Options

                 SUPER: Allowed to do file maintenance and password functions.

                  NURSE: All EHR Functions and Rx.

                 MA: Intake and History allowed, Rx is blocked.

                 MED: Intake and History, Rx is blocked.

                 DOCTOR: All EHR Functions, Rx and EHR maintenance

                 TRANS: All EHR functions except Rx

                 MEDREC: All EHR functions except Rx

 

Note:

Other Custom Levels can be created using the Password Maintenance Utility

 

        6. Security:  If the operator is assigned a password, enter 

            password here. Password must be at least 8 characters in length and

            contain 2 or more numbers

 

        7. DOB:  Enter the operator's date of birth.

 

        8. SEX:  Enter the operator's sex.

 

        9. PHONE:  Enter the operator's  telephone number.

 

        10. ADDRESS:  Enter the operator's street address.

 

        11. ADDRESS:  If the address contains an apartment number, 

            enter the apartment number here.

 

        12. CITY:  Enter the operator's city of residence.

 

        13. STATE/ZIP:  Enter a two-digit post office abbreviation for 

            the state, then enter the zip code (this field will hold

            up to 13 numbers.  You need not insert dashes as that

            feature is built into the program.

 

        14. SSNO:  Enter the operators social security number only when required.

 

        15. HIRE_DATE:  Enter the date this person was hired.

 

        16. ANN_DATE:   Enter the work anniversary date.

 

        17. ENDED:  When appropriate, enter the operator's 

            termination date. Entering a date in this field disables the operator login.

 

        18. STATUS:  Enter the operator's status.

 

        19. SICK_DAYS:  Enter the sick days the operator has taken.

 

        20. PERS_DAYS:  Enter the number of personal days taken.

 

        21. LAST_EVAL:  Enter the date the operator was last evaluated.

 

        22. THROUGH 47. FIELDS:  These fields are updated automatically 

            based on work done under the operator identification code.

 

        48. START PAGE:  Optional Menu that is displayed when the operator 

            logs in. Example: DOCMENU ( Medical Records only )

 

If this field is blank the full menu of all items will be displayed.

Customized menus can be made using the Menu Control Table located on the table maintenance menu. Usually item #19. Example: FDMENU

Once a menu is created, the code for the menu can be entered into this field.

 


        49. SITES:  Authorized Practices for this operator.  If this field is populated, the operator is restricted to only the practice codes within the field. If the field is blank, the operator has access to all practices.  This function allows access to multiple practices simultaneously.

Example Screen Below:

 

 

        50. TABLE ACCESS:  Entering “Y” in the field gives the operator access to

   general table maintenance functions located on the #4 Table Maintenance menu.

           Example: Add/Change & Delete Insurance Company Codes. 

          This requires a Y=YES, N=NO TABLE MAINTENACE ALLOWED. 

 

        51. FONT SIZE: Sizes for type ahead billing screens 9-18

 

        52: EMERGENCY ACCESS AUTHORIZATION: Y or N

               This function elevates the access level during an system wide

              Emergency as determined by the system administrator.

 

        53. EMERG ACCESS LEVEL: THIS IS THE LEVEL TO BE ELEVATED

              DURING AN EMERGENCY. 

              Example – MA could be elevated to NURSE during an emergency.

 

        54. TIMEOUT: NUMBER OF SECONDS FOR A SECURITY TIMEOUT

 

        55. EMAIL: Outside email address for the messaging module.

 

56. SEARCH-KEY: Options are F2 or TAB. This is the key, when pressed, will search the table associated with the field.

 

57. KEEP-MENU: This field controls whether the menu will remain displayed after selecting a menu item.

 

58. MENU-ON-TOP: This setting keeps the menu visible when other apps are opened.

 

59. This setting causes menu item numbers to be displayed before the description.

 

60. A virtual office code for a Department within a Practice can be defined here. Example: Shot Room

 

61. A resource range for a virtual office is defined here. Example 100-199

 

62. “Y” in the field will enable website access.

 

63.  This setting forces Two Factor Authorization for each login.         

 

        After you have completed the screen, an Action Toolbar will be 

        displayed at the bottom of the screen.  You may reach the

        Action Toolbar aat any time by pressing the <Escape> key. 

         

         DEFINITIONS OF THE ACTION LINE FUNCTIONS FIELD: 

 

      ACTION:    Enter field # to Correct

 

         Enter # to Correct:  Enter the number of the field you need to 

         correct and press <Enter>.  The cursor will move to the first 

         character on that line (information on that line will not be 

         erased). You may retype the entire line, or position the cursor

         on the character that needs correcting.  Press <Escape> or <Home> to go 

         back to the Action Line functions field.

 

         (P)rint:  Type P and press <Enter Key> to print a hard copy of the 

         information.  The system will open a window in the middle of your

         screen listing output devices.  Please see the example below.

 

EXAMPLE SCREEN:

 

Type in the number of your selection at the flashing cursor and press <Enter Key>.

 You may also use the <Up>/<Down> Arrow  keys to highlight your selection and then press <Enter Key>.

(F)orward:  To go forward one code (numerically or alphabetically),  type F and press <Enter Key>.

(B)ack:  To go back one code (numerically or alphabetically), type   B, and press <Enter Key>.          

(K)opy:  To make a copy of this information (be sure you press Escape to save it before you copy and assign it a different  Code)

type K and press <Enter Key>.  The cursor will move to the ENTER CODE prompt.  Enter the Code you wish this information copied to  and press <Enter Key>. 

(D)elete:  If you want to delete this record from the system, enter a D and press <Enter Key>. 

(V)erify:  Type V to verify the original entry date and/or  the date this screen was last updated.  Esc=END:  To exit and save your information, type Escape and  press <Enter Key>.  The cursor will return to the ENTER CODE prompt.  You may continue entering other codes, or type 0 (zero) and press  <Enter Key> again to go to the Dictionary Menu. 

 

SEARCH:  To search for an operator in the system, enter the  first few letters of the last name at the ENTER  CODE prompt and  press <Tab>.  A window will open in the middle of your screen  listing operators alphabetically beginning with the letters you entered.  To make your selection, at the flashing cursor type the number to the far left of the name and press <Enter Key>, or  highlight the line using the <Up>/<Down> Directional Arrow keys  and then press <Enter Key>.  Please see the example below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXAMPLE SCREEN:                 SELECT or SEARCH:

 

 

You may use the Up & Down arrows, or click on the name of the operator identity that you want to select.