Waitlist
Fill cancellations automatically - no empty chairs.
Keep a list of patients who want earlier appointments. When cancellations happen, FrontDesk automatically notifies waitlisted patients so they can fill the gap - maximizing your revenue.
Everything you need for Waitlist.
Smart Waitlist Management
Patients can add themselves to the waitlist during booking or your team can add them manually. Organized by priority, appointment type, and preferred time.
Automatic Notifications
When an appointment opens up, FrontDesk immediately texts waitlisted patients. First to confirm gets the slot - no staff intervention needed.
QuickFill
See open gaps in your schedule and fill them with one click by texting your entire waitlist for that time range. Minimal effort, maximum utilization.
Waitlist Analytics
Track how many cancellations are filled from the waitlist, average fill time, and revenue saved. Prove the ROI of keeping your schedule full.
Patient Preferences
Patients specify their preferred days, times, and providers. FrontDesk only notifies them about slots that match their preferences - respecting their time.
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85%
Of cancellation slots filled automatically through waitlist notifications — keeping your chairs full and revenue steady.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Waitlist.
When a patient wants an earlier appointment, they join your waitlist with their preferred days, times, and provider. When a cancellation opens a matching slot, FrontDesk texts them automatically.
Patients receive an instant SMS with the available slot details and a one-tap link to claim it. First to confirm gets the appointment — no phone tag needed.
QuickFill is FrontDesk's one-tap booking feature. When a waitlisted patient gets notified of an opening, they simply tap to confirm — and the slot is filled in seconds.
Yes. Patients can specify preferred days of the week, time windows (morning, afternoon, evening), and provider preferences. They only get notified for slots that match.
The dashboard shows fill rates, average time to fill, most-requested appointment types, and how much revenue the waitlist has recovered from cancellations.
Yes. Patients can join the waitlist for specific appointment types. The system only notifies them when matching slots open, keeping notifications relevant.
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