control of schedule
I'm in my 2nd job post-residency and wanted to get a sense of how much control other people have over their own scheduling.
First, how much are you able to modify your schedule template? At my first job, I met with my clinic manager to review my hours and how many new patients per half-day, how many acute visits slots to keep blocked until the 3-7 days prior to the actual day, etc. And we met to modify my template when my hours changed after coming back from maternity leave and when I needed time to pump. Now, there's a default template for everyone in the same specialty with modifications only if you work a "flexible schedule" (e.g. shorter lunch to leave earlier).
Second, are you able to schedule your own patients' follow ups if needed? Or do only certain staff members or administrators have access to add patients to your schedule and/or block slots?