POS features tailored specifically for Medical Service Businesses

The medical services industry — including dental, orthodontics, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and various outpatient clinics — has unique operational needs that go beyond basic POS functionality. They require tight integration with practice management (PMS), EMR/EHR systems, and robust patient payment workflows.

Payment Flexibility & Automation
  • Card on File & Auto-Pay Setup for Recurring or Future Payments

  • Contactless Payment Options: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Tap-to-Pay

  • Text-to-Pay & Email Payment Links

  • Installment Plans & Financing Integrations (e.g., CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit)

  • Deposit/Prepayment Collection for high-ticket procedures

  • Copay & Deductible Collection Tools at time of visit

Integration with PMS, EMR, and EHR
  • Bi-Directional Integration with Major PMS/EMRs (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Athena, Epic, ChiroTouch, etc.)

  • Automatic Sync of Appointments, Patient Records & Billing Codes

  • Auto-Import of Patient Info into POS for Billing

  • Real-Time Updates of Services Rendered into EMR

  • HIPAA-Compliant Data Handling across platforms

Scheduling & Calendar Management
  • Integrated Appointment Scheduling with provider assignment

  • Waitlist & No-Show Management

  • Multi-Location or Multi-Practitioner View

  • Custom Time Blocks for Evaluation vs. Treatment

  • Recurring Appointments (e.g., PT sessions, ortho adjustments)

  • Real-Time Sync with Online Booking Portals or EMRs

Patient Billing & Collections
  • Automated Billing Statements via Email, Text, or Print

  • Balance Notifications with Easy-Pay Links

  • A/R Dashboard to manage overdue accounts

  • Custom Payment Plans with Alerts & Auto-Charge

  • Insurance Claim Status-Based Billing (secondary billing triggers after EOBs)

  • Integrated Collections Tools or export to third-party agencies

Product & Inventory Management
  • Retail Sales Integration for in-office products (toothpaste, orthotics, supplements, skincare)

  • Inventory Alerts & Reordering for high-turnover or expired stock

  • Barcode/QR Code Scanning at checkout

  • Product Bundles or Treatment + Retail Packaging

  • Sales Tax Management on retail vs medical services

Patient Experience & Communication
  • Automated Appointment Reminders (email/text/call)

  • Mobile Check-In & Digital Intake Forms

  • Consent & HIPAA Form Capture with e-Signature

  • Patient Portal Access to invoices, statements, receipts

  • Feedback Requests & Online Review Links Post-Visit

Reporting & Business Analytics
  • Daily Closeout & Cash Reconciliation Reports

  • A/R Aging Reports for collections and outstanding balances

  • Treatment Revenue by Provider, Procedure, or Department

  • Patient Retention & Visit Frequency Metrics

  • Retail vs Service Sales Breakdown

  • Prepaid Credit Tracking for memberships/packages

Compliance, Security & Access Control
  • HIPAA-Compliant Data Storage & Payment Processing

  • Role-Based User Permissions (front desk, billing, clinical staff)

  • Audit Trails for Billing Edits or Refunds

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and data encryption

  • Custom Access Control for Financials or Private Health Data

Memberships, Packages & Promotions
  • Customizable Treatment Packages (e.g., 10 PT sessions, yearly dental plans)

  • Prepaid Credit Management & Auto-Deduction

  • Membership Billing with recurring autopay

  • Incentives & Loyalty Tracking (discounts, referral rewards)

  • Promotional Offers with Limited Time Usage Rules

Multi-Location & Provider Support

  • Centralized Reporting Across Clinics

  • Location-Specific Inventory & Pricing

  • Provider-Level Performance Tracking

  • Transferable Patient Balances & Packages

  • Integrated Scheduling & POS Across Sites

Want to see these features in action?

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