What is in Communications Templates?
Step-by-step guide to creating, editing, and managing communication templates in SiCompounding for patients, physicians, or internal use.
Overview
Communication Templates are pre-designed letters, notes, or messages that can be sent to patients, physicians, or other recipients. Templates can be added or modified to standardize communication and improve workflow efficiency.
Navigation Path
- Click the FileMaker Pro icon to open FileMaker.
- From the left-hand menu, click SiCompounding.
- In the main window, select Pharmacy to open the dashboard.
- From the blue sidebar, select Settings.
- Scroll below Bins/Bags Setup and select Communications → Templates from the dropdown.
Communications Templates Window
The window displays a list of template IDs and types. From here, you can:
- Add a new template
- Edit existing templates
- Search for templates
- View change logs
Create a New Template
- Click + Template.
- Enter data in the following sections:
Section 1 – Template Information
- Template Type (dropdown)
- Template Name
- Template Description
Section 2 – Message Content
- Subject
- Body
Section 3 – Recipients
- CC
- BCC
- Click Save after all data is entered.
Searching Templates
- Use the Search bar in the upper right corner to search by template Title.
- Press Enter/Return to execute the search.
Template Actions (Gear Icon)
Click the gear (settings) icon at the end of a template row to access:
Edit
- Opens the Template Communications window.
- Make necessary changes and click Save.
Change Logs
- Opens the Record Modification Log.
- Displays all changes made to templates.
- Click the X in the upper-right corner to close the log.
Important Notes
The Pharmacy Settings section contains foundational configuration data required before using other areas of SiCompounding. From this section, you can manage:
- Product settings
- Facility areas
- Equipment
- Workflows
- Costs and fees
- Laboratory work
- COM templates
- Notifications
- Integrations
- Automation and audit logs
Ensure all required data is entered accurately to maintain proper system operation.