Appendix A: UMS Neurologist Workflow
Appendix B: CFN Physicians Workflow
Appendix C: SHR Physicians Workflow
Appendix D: GIL Physicians Workflow
Background
The "Work for" functionality is used to support locums workflow covering for MRP. Refer to external helpfile for details: "Work for" Functionality for Locums.
This also maybe used to allow nursing to order "on behalf of" a provider. The results will come to the provider for review and action in Unsigned Transaction. Setting up a POS with this functionality requires approval of a Change Request.
Note 1: See appendix(s) for approved POS for this functionality
Note 2: Certified Practice nurses may also require "Work for" functionality if ordering lab or medication outside of their scope. (consult with CIS regarding requirements questions)
Account configuration for:
1. Locum's only
Receive a request with the below information:
Please add "Work for" grants:
- Provider covering (locum):
- Provider needing coverage:
- Start Date:
- End Date:
Add Grants
There are three grants to add the locum to:
- Sign Incoming Clinical Transactions
- Work for me
- Can See Tasks
1. Under Organization, open People & Places
2. Search for the provider needing coverage and double-click to open
3. Click Grants tab
4. Highlight Sign Incoming Clinical Transactions
5. Click Add User...
6. Grant window opens
7. In Clinician field, search and select provider covering (locum)
8. Enter Start Date and End Date
9. Click OK
10. Repeat steps 5-9 for Work for me grant and Can See Tasks grant
Important! There is an 8.6 change where prescriptions default to the provider they are working for instead of themselves. Ensure to email back using the below template.
11. Send email template:
Hello,
The Work For setup has been completed.
Please refer to the help file on how to activate it: https://vchprofileemr.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5581499927956--Work-for-Functionality-for-Locums
Known Issue:
- When writing prescriptions, the default provider is the one you are working for
- To change this to yourself, click on the Provider dropdown
Thanks,
[signature]
2. Order "on behalf of"
For those approved POS (listed in appendix (s)) add the grant as per steps below:
1. Under Organization, open People & Places
2. Search for the provider needing order "on behalf of" and double-click to open
3. Click Grants tab
4. Highlight Work for me
5. Click Add User...
6. Grant window opens
7. In Clinician field, search and select user/nurse ordering "on behalf of"
8. Enter Start Date
9. Click OK
Revoke Grants
1. Under Organization, open People & Places
2. Search for the provider who needed coverage and double-click to open
3. Click Grants tab
4. Highlight Sign Incoming Clinical Transactions
5. Highlight name of provider covering (locum)
6. Click Revoke
7. The previous covering provider falls off the list
8. Repeat steps 5-6 for Work for me grant and Can See Tasks grant
Related Help Files
Clinician of the Day (COD) Locums and Students|
"Covers for" Functionality
Appendix A: UMS Neurologist Workflow
UMS users order pathology on behalf of one of their neurologists. When a new user joins the team, they should be added to each of the UMS neurologists' Work for me list.
Required from requestor:
1. User requiring to see the neurologists in their pathology ordering provider dropdown
2. UMS neurologists to appear in the user's dropdown
To configure, for each UMS neurologist, follow the steps above under Add Grants for Work for me only.
Appendix B: CFN Physicians Workflow
CFN users order pathology on behalf of one of their physicians. When a new user joins the team, they should be added to each of the CFN physicians ' Work for me list.
Required from requestor:
1. User requiring to see the providers in their pathology ordering provider dropdown
2. CFN physicians to appear in the user's dropdown
To configure, for each CFN physicians, follow the steps above under Add Grants for Work for me only.
Appendix C: SHR Physicians Workflow
SHR nurses order pathology on behalf of one of their physicians. When a new user joins the team, and in accordance with clinic direction, the user must be added to the applicable SHR physician’s Work For Me list to enable ordering functionality.
Current Configuration (as of February 2026):
Two SHR physicians are configured with the Work For Me grant.
Each physician’s list includes seven pre-approved SHR nurses.
Required from requestor:
1. User requiring to see the providers in their pathology ordering provider dropdown
2. SHR providers to appear in the user's dropdown
To configure, for each SHR physicians, follow the steps above under Add Grants for Work for me only.
Appendix D: GIL Physicians Workflow
GIL nurses (and pharmacist, when ordering outside of their scope) order pathology on behalf of one of their physicians. When a new user joins the team, and in accordance with clinic direction, the user must be added to the applicable GIL physician’s Work For Me list to enable ordering functionality.
Current Configuration (as of April 2026):
Four GIL physicians are configured with the Work For Me grant.
Each physician’s list includes two pre-approved GIL nurses.
Required from requestor:
1. User requiring to see the providers in their pathology ordering provider dropdown
2. GIL providers to appear in the user's dropdown
To configure, for each GIL physicians, follow the steps above under Add Grants for Work for me only.