As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) is also becoming a crucial tool to improve the efficiency of modern medical practices.
In the United States, the e-prescribing market was valued at $758.57 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.45 billion by 2030. This figure is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.65% during the forecast period. This rapid increase reflects the healthcare industry’s commitment to reducing medication errors.
In this context, athena’s cloud-based EHR solution, athenaOne, has also been at the forefront of this evolution. With its intuitive interface and e-prescribing capabilities, practitioners can enhance prescription accuracy and send prescriptions to the patient’s preferred pharmacy.
This guide explores the step-by-step process of sending prescriptions through athena in order to optimize the workflow and maintain operational efficiency.
Step 1: Access The Patient’s Chart
- Navigate to athenaNet in your browser
- Enter the credentials to log in
- Search for a patient using the search box
A screenshot of the patient’s search bar in athena
- After identifying the patient’s name, click on chart to view the patient’s chart
A screenshot of the Find a Patient interface
Step 2: Navigate To The Medications Section
- Within the patient’s chart, go to the Medications section
A screenshot of the patient chart interface
Step 3: Search And Select The Medication
- athena suggests commonly prescribed medications – based on the ordering pattern on the network
athena’s commonly prescribed medications drop-down option
- Select the appropriate medication from the list
Step 4: Enter Prescription Details
- Specify dosage, route, frequency, and the duration
A screenshot of the patient’s prescription details in athena
Step 5: Select The Pharmacy
- Choose the patient’s preferred pharmacy from the list
A screenshot of the patient’s prescription details
- athena sends the order on your behalf – either electronically or via fax
Step 6: Review And Sign The Prescription
- Verify the entered information for accuracy
- Sign the order to finalize and send the prescription
athena provides a fast, efficient, and secure way to send prescriptions while also enhancing patient safety and streamlining workflows. By following the steps outlined above, practitioners can ensure accurate and timely prescriptions. As a result, they can focus more on patient care and compliance with ease.
If you are still struggling with athenaOne, then schedule a free demo with Software Finder to get expert assistance and hands-on guidance.