PCC eRx – Set Up Staff and Clinicians
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PCC eRx – Set Up Staff and Clinicians (7.5 minutes • 5-2017)
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Watch this quick guide to learn how to set up staff and clinicians in your office to use the e-prescribing features in PCC EHR.
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