Getting Started with My Clinic Software

GETTING_STARTED.md

Getting Started with My Clinic Software

My Clinic Software is a complete clinic management platform for healthcare providers. It covers patient records, appointment scheduling, queue management, clinical visits, prescriptions, lab results, billing, inventory, and more — all accessible from a single dashboard.


Logging In

  1. Open your clinic's URL in a browser (e.g., https://yourclinic.myclinicsoft.com).
  2. Enter your Email and Password.
  3. Click Sign In.

If you have forgotten your password, contact your clinic administrator to reset it.

Note: Each staff member has a role assigned by the administrator. The screens you see and the actions you can take depend on your role.


Understanding Roles

When you log in, your experience is tailored to your assigned role:

RolePrimary Focus
Admin / OwnerFull access — manage all clinic operations, users, settings, and reports
DoctorPatient care — visits, prescriptions, lab orders, queue, appointments
NursePatient support — queue, vitals, visits, lab results
ReceptionistFront desk — patient registration, appointments, queue, invoicing
AccountantBilling — invoices, payments, financial reports
Medical RepresentativeExternal — view doctors and appointment availability

Navigating the Application

After logging in, you land on the Dashboard. The left sidebar contains all the main sections you have access to. Sections not permitted for your role will not appear.

Main Sections

SectionDescription
DashboardRole-specific overview of clinic activity
PatientsPatient registry — search, register, and manage patients
AppointmentsSchedule, view, and manage appointments
QueueReal-time patient queue and vitals
VisitsClinical visit records and documentation
PrescriptionsElectronic prescriptions
Lab ResultsLab orders and test results
InvoicesBilling and payment management
ReferralsPatient referrals to specialists
DocumentsMedical file uploads and storage
InventoryClinic supplies and stock management
DoctorsDoctor profiles and schedules
ReportsAnalytics and performance reports
SettingsClinic-wide configuration (admin only)

Your First Day — Recommended Setup Order

If you are setting up the clinic for the first time, complete these steps in order:

Step 1 — Configure Clinic Settings

Go to Settings and fill in:

  • Clinic name and contact details
  • Default currency
  • Default appointment duration
  • Invoice prefix and numbering

Step 2 — Add Doctors

Go to Doctors → New Doctor and register each doctor with their:

  • Name, email, phone
  • Specialization
  • Weekly schedule (days and hours available)

Step 3 — Add Rooms

Go to Rooms and create rooms or examination areas used for appointments.

Step 4 — Add Services

Go to Services and define the billable services your clinic provides (e.g., consultation, lab extraction, X-ray). Set the price for each.

Step 5 — Add Staff Users

Go to Users and create login accounts for receptionists, nurses, accountants, and other staff. Assign each user a role.

Step 6 — Register Patients

Patients can be registered by receptionists at Patients → New Patient.

Step 7 — Start Booking Appointments

Use Appointments → New Appointment to schedule the first appointments, or accept walk-in patients through the Queue.


Common Daily Workflow

Receptionist

  1. Check today's appointments on the Dashboard or Appointments page.
  2. Register walk-in patients via the Queue page.
  3. Create invoices after consultations are complete.

Nurse

  1. Open the Queue and monitor patient arrivals.
  2. Record vitals (BP, temperature, weight, etc.) when patients are called.
  3. Update queue status as patients move through the clinic.

Doctor

  1. Check your Dashboard for today's scheduled patients.
  2. Open a Visit from the queue or appointment detail.
  3. Document the consultation — chief complaint, diagnosis, notes.
  4. Issue a prescription or order lab tests as needed.

Accountant

  1. Review outstanding invoices on the Invoices page.
  2. Record payments and update invoice status.
  3. Generate income reports from the Reports section.

Getting Help

  • Browse the full documentation using the sidebar on this page.
  • Contact your clinic administrator for account or permission issues.
  • For technical support, contact the system provider.