Crystal Practice Management Software
Crystal Practice Management is a cloud-based medical practice management solution for small and midsize businesses. The solution can also be deployed on-premise for optometric offices. This suite includes electronic medical records, billing, patient scheduling, radiology information systems and accounting applications. It also provides capabilities for e-prescribing, SOAP notes, claims reporting, room scheduling and more.
Crystal Practice Management allows practitioners to handle inventory management, as it allows them to track lab orders, monitor how many frames are in stock and compare their purchase price against the sales price. When a frame is added to an invoice and purchased, the inventory is automatically updated in the system.
Crystal Practice Management helps in patient and staff scheduling through search options, color-coded appointments, multi-doctor scheduling and daily or monthly views in the calendar. Medical practices can also capture patient’s information through online forms.
Support is offered via training videos, online forum and phone. A typical support call involves a technician logging into the system remotely and fixing any issues directly.
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Supported Operating System(s):
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic), Windows 2000, Windows 8, Windows 10
10 Reviews of Crystal Practice Management
Lexie from Ives Eyecare
Specialty: Optometry
Employees number: 2-10 employees
November 2018
November 2018
Crystal EHR
Pros
This system was simple to navigate and had a logical flow to the review of systems.each tab was colorful and customizable to a certain degree making the layout perfect for the Doctor I was working with.
Cons
The system is not as current as other newer healthcare management systems. Though the functionality is there, the appeal is less than that of say, Revolution or CompuLink.
Jeff from Fullerton Vision Center
Specialty: Optometry
Employees number: 2-10 employees
September 2017
September 2017
Crystal PM
The best part is there is no cost for machine integration into Crystal PM.
Pros
A customizable software for electronic health records. Whether you have a vision therapy practice or contact specialty practice or both, you can customize the Crystal PM EHR software to your specific needs. You have the option of starting your own exam record template from scratch or building upon and copying someones exam template. Adding or deleting certain parts of an examination record template is easy to do on Crystal PM.
Cons
Because it's so customizable to design your examination record template, the process to design, organize, and adjust your examination record template can take some time especially starting from scratch.
Desiree from Bee Cave Vision Center
Specialty: Optometry
Employees number: 2-10 employees
September 2017
September 2017
Wish we would have switched a couple of years ago!
Everyone with Crystal Practice Management we have dealt with is more than helpful. We are thrilled to have moved over from a very glitchy and not user friendly program.
Pros
The program is completely customizable. If you take the time to work on what is best for your practice, the ease of use is incredible. Tech support is very prompt and patient with questions. If you ask for something out of the ordinary, most likely your request can be accomodated.
November 2018
November 2018
Crystal Practice Management was one of the best choices when we switched.
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They made the transaction really easy for us and they were there for us every step of the way. Not to mention they are paired with a lot of other side companies.
Cons
Our billing is still a little confusing but still better than what it was.
Cherlyn from BOND FAMILY EYE CARE
April 2018
April 2018
User friendly.
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Pros
Easy to enter lab orders, our opticians love CPM. Also scheduling appointments is easier than other EHRs, it will link the guarantors' information, including insurance to another patients record.
Cons
Only one optician can work on entering inventory , for one manufacturer. We wish the "waitlist" , "Current room list"and the "Close" tabs were farther apart on the screen.
Addison from Eye Care
October 2017
October 2017
Crystal Practice Management is the only software we use in our optometrist office and we love it!
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Crystal PM is very user friendly. It is easy to input data (patient information, prescriptions, billing, etc).
Cons
I wish it had a more updated and modern look to it, but that is probably the only thing I would consider to be a con.
Tabatha from Marcoe Family Eyecare
Employees number: 2-10 employees
November 2016
November 2016
I love this program
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This program a must for our office. we have been using it for years and couldn't do without it. We rely heavily on this o do our scheduling, billing, etc.
Pros
the ability to update every so often and bring n\more to the table!
Cons
None!
David from EyecareMAXS
February 2015
February 2015
If you are looking for software, you are crazy if you don't consider Crystal!
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I have used 5 different software programs through the years. Crystal is by far the easiest to used and to customize layouts. Help is always available. Yes, they sometime have to call back, but they always do so quickly. Help has always been courteous and they quickly solve my problems. It is the most reliable system. Previous software from other companies always seems to have glitches. It is also a great value.
Sally from Jacobsen Eye Care
July 2014
July 2014
Customer service declining
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We started up with CPM in June of 2011. One of the deciding factors was the reviews online showed a strong customer service. They were very helpful in the start up, yes this software is very customizable, in fact you have to create all of your forms and they did help with the process. Unfortunately over the past couple of years we have found that you are no longer able to reach anyone in customer service, you always have to leave a message and wait to be called back. When they do call back, you are treated as if you are a nuisance, never helpful and usually very condescending. Another frustrating feature with Crystal is when they have an update they never inform you as to what the improvement is or even how to implement it, you will find a brief and abbreviated log listing the changes with absolutely no descriptions. Training is not a priority. Buyer beware, if you are very tech savvy you may be fine with crystal, if you need training and a complete program (predesigned) you may want to avoid this one.
Carolanne from Brain & Eye Connection Vision Clinic
March 2013
March 2013
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This program is AWESOME!
Pros
The software is easy to use, highly customizable, simple, and very versitile.
Customized letters are easy to generate.
Scheduling can include billing info that can be pulled into a routing slip and previous diagnoses can be pulled forward to new routing slips as well.
Recurring appts are an excellent feature as well.
This software is an excellent program for general practices and specialty optometry practices that have unique testing needs.
Cons
The software doesn't have timeclock calulations for employees that work on an hourly wage base, but I don't know how many software programs even offer that feature anyway.
