symplr: Delegated Credentialing

How might we create a Delegated Credentialing workflow that makes it simple for delegates to complete the credentialing process on behalf of a physician?

  • Context

    My Role: Lead UX/UI Designer

    Company: symplr

    Time: 3 months

    Result: Delegated Credentialing ✨ Happy physicians

    Proposed Impact: Faster credentialing for physicians, clear communication between physicians and delegates, intuitive workflow for delegates, more time for patients

  • Problem

    Currently, Physicians do not have the ability to delegate the credentialing process in Provider Portal. Without the help of delegates throughout the credentialing process, it is slowing down the speed at which physicians can complete their credentialing, ultimately delaying their start date at a new hospital, or taking up their time on administrative tasks.

  • Solution

    An intuitive and accessible delegated credentialing workflow. A workflow that benefits both physicians and delegates, making the credentialing process smoother and more efficient.

Internal Interview Insights

  • “We are nervous about all the time and number of engineers this new build is going to require.”

    “Let’s start this build with a walking skeleton version that we can get into the hands of clinical trial personnel as soon as possible and then go from there.”

  • “This Form Builder needs to incorporate all of the current capabilities that we offer when we build the forms internally as well as the offerings of our top competitors.”

  • “Let’s find a middle ground and focus on building something that meets the needs of the Form Designers, test it with users, and then discuss scaling and future versions.”

Product Requirements

*Defined in partnership with Product & Engineering

Design Process

1. Design Form Runner

Structure/body of the Form Builder itself

2. Design Form Element

The default form

3. Iterate Form Element for each type

Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, Dropdown, Time-Date Field, Numeric, and Calculation

4. Combine Form Runner + Form Element

In collaboration with Product & Engineering, determine the best possible solution before turning to technical components

5. Design Properties Panel

The default form

6. Iterate Properties Panel for each Form Element Type

Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, Dropdown, Time-Date Field, Numeric, and Calculation

1. Design Form Runner

Drag & Drop vs. CTA

2. Default Form Element Iterations

3. Form Elements by Type

4. Combine Form Runner + Form Element

Option 1

✔️ Add Instructions

✔️ Required toggle

Option 2

✔️ Add Instructions

✖️ Required toggle

Option 3

✖️ Add Instructions

✔️ Required toggle

5. Design Properties Panels

6. Prototype - Put it all Together!

Solution + Impact

An MVP Form Builder that…

  • Allows sites to create custom forms without a middle party

  • Grants non-technical users technical capabilities

Proposed Impact

  • Increased efficiency and usability for Sites

  • Customizable documentation

  • Better reporting to Sponsors

  • Shorter visits for patients