Reminders & No-Show Reduction

Automated reminders and follow-ups keep appointment chairs filled and cancellations handled without lifting a finger.

225 hrs
Time saved/month
9
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Sending appointment reminders and tracking no-shows consumes significant staff time each day. Manual reminder lists are error-prone, delivery is untracked, and follow-up is reactive and delayed.

Automation monitors the calendar, sends reminders automatically at the right time, tracks confirmations, and alerts staff immediately when a client does not show. The result is fewer no-shows and more time for client care.

Key features
Monitor upcoming appointments and extract client contact details automatically
Send SMS and email reminders at optimal times without manual typing
Track client confirmations and flag non-responders for staff review
Detect no-shows immediately after appointment time and log them
Alert staff via notification when follow-up action is needed
Maintain a complete record of all reminders and responses

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Appointment Created or Duetrigger

The automation detects a new appointment or an existing appointment reaching 24-48 hours before the scheduled time.

2. Extract Appointment Details

The automation reads the appointment record, extracting client name, phone number, email, appointment time, and therapist name.

3. Send SMS Reminder

An automated SMS reminder is sent to the client's phone number at the optimal time (24 or 48 hours before), with appointment details and a confirmation request.

4. Log Reminder

The reminder send is logged as a contact activity, creating an audit trail and enabling follow-up tracking.

5. Monitor Confirmation Response

The automation waits for a client response (reply to SMS or email). Confirmations are captured and stored.

6. Confirmation Received?

The system checks if a confirmation was received within a set timeframe (e.g., 12 hours before appointment).

7. Alert Staff to Non-Responders

If no confirmation is received, a alert is sent to the receptionist or therapist, flagging the client as a potential no-show risk for manual follow-up.

8. Post-Appointment No-Show Check

After the appointment time, the automation checks to confirm attendance. If the appointment is marked as no-show or cancelled, a record is created and a notification is sent for immediate follow-up.

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Estimated Time Saving
225hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:9 Companies

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