Key Takeaways

• Before starting setup you will need to request the Schedule (fka ProviderMatch DirectBook) application via the Epic Vendor Services app. 
• Setting up an EMP Record
  • Create a background Epic EMP record.
  • Enable EMP record as a background user.
  • Ensure password does not include special characters.
  • Assign security classes required to access Open Scheduling API and view the slots.
  • Authorize EMP record for appropriate "service areas". 
  • Add event descriptors to the Text Lookitt / MyChart System. You can find the descriptors in our Help Center - Setting up EMP Record and Interconnect

• Setting Up Epic Interconnect
  • Create an Interconnect endpoint with permissions to access required endpoints. You can find a list of required endpoints in our Help Center - Setting up EMP Record and Interconnect.
  • Enable RESTful connectivity to Kyruus Health-specific Interconnect application/website in IIS.
  • Submit RA to enable the Kyruus Health EMP record to have access to Open Scheduling related endpoints in Interconnect.
    • Requirements:
      • Providers must be configured for online/open scheduling.
      • Providers must be configured to appear in Schedule. You can learn more about is in our Adding Providers to Schedule course.
      • Visit Types/PRC records and locations/DEP records must be enabled for online scheduling for the provider. 
  • Steps must be completed in both Epic TST environment and Epic PRD environment.