Waitlist
This feature allows you to:
- Add patients who want earlier or specific appointment times
- Track all waiting patients in one centralized view
- Quickly fill open slots with the right patients
+ with our Automated Waitlist (available on GH Pro+) patients can get notified automatically when a matching appointment becomes available!
Learn more: GrowthHub Pro +
How to Use Waitlist
1.Add Patients to your Waitlist
Go to Scheduler > Waitlist:

Complete the fields:

-
Date Added
Patient
Preferences (any that apply):
- Categories (appointment types)
- Providers
- Locations
- Preferred Times
- Click Add to Waitlist to save.
The patient is now added to the Waitlist queue!
2. View and Manage the Waitlist
Use the Waitlist report to see all patients waiting for openings.
Go to Reports > Appointments > Waitlist

From this view, you can:
- See all queued patients in one place
- Review preferences and matching criteria at a glance
- Filter by:
- Date range
- Provider
- Appointment type

From here, you can quickly act when availability opens up!
3. Fill an Open Appointment
When a time slot becomes available:
- Open the available appointment slot in the Scheduler
- View suggested patients from the Waitlist:

- Select a matching patient
- Book the appointment!
Once scheduled, the patient is automatically removed from the Waitlist
Automated Notifications (GrowthHub Pro+)
With Pro+, Waitlist becomes fully automated.
How It Works - When an appointment slot opens, the system:
- Finds matching patients based on preferences
- Sends notifications via SMS or email
You can:
- Edit message content
- Choose delivery method (SMS, email, or both)
- Control when and how notifications are sent
This eliminates manual outreach and speeds up booking.
Waitlist keeps itself up to date:
- Patients are automatically removed once scheduled
- No need to manually manage or clean your list
Key Benefits
- Fill last-minute cancellations faster
- Reduce manual outreach and admin time
- Improve patient satisfaction by offering preferred times
- Keep your schedule consistently full