1. Know exactly what is outstanding
Before asking, group by payer: which shifts, on which dates, how much each is worth and the agreed payment date. Partial payments count: record what came in and ask only for the rest.
Late shift payment: how to collect from the hospital without losing track
Late payments are common when you work in several places. The hard part isn't asking, it's knowing exactly what, from whom and since when. Sort that out first and collecting becomes simple.
2. Send an itemized request
A message listing the shifts (date, place and amount) is easier to resolve than a vague “it hasn't come in yet”. Send it to the finance contact, not only to whoever coordinates the roster.
3. Follow up until it's paid
Mark what was paid as soon as it arrives and keep the rest in view. That way nothing gets forgotten from one month to the next.
How Calendoctor helps
- Shows the outstanding balance grouped by payer, with due dates and overdue ranges.
- Writes the payment request itemized by shift.
- Opens your messaging app or the email of the finance contact saved for that place.
- Partial payments are recorded and the rest stays outstanding.
See more in financial tracking for shift-based doctors.
Important
Calendoctor tracks amounts and prepares the request, but it doesn't send or receive payments: payment happens outside the app. For contractual or legal matters, seek professional advice.
Clear scope: Calendoctor is not a medical record and must not hold patient data. It is not accounting software and does not process payments.
Billing message template
A short message, with a list of shifts, resolves faster. Example:
Hello, how are you? Below is the list of shifts still open at Hospital São Lucas: 03/10 (7am to 7pm), R$ 1,200; 10/10 (7pm to 7am), R$1,500. The agreed date was 05/11. Total: R$2,700. Can you confirm the payment forecast? Thanks.
Keep receipts
- The roster or message that confirmed the shift.
- The receipt, RPA or invoice sent (see receipt and shift note).
- Billing messages with the date sent.
If the collection drags on, these records show what was worked on and agreed upon.
When to insist and when to escalate
- The day after the due date: polite message to the financier.
- One week later: new message, with a copy for coordination.
- No response: formal request by email, with the list and receipts.
- Continuing: seek legal advice.
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FAQ
What to do when the hospital doesn't pay for a shift?
List the outstanding shifts with date, place, amount and agreed date, send an itemized request to the finance contact and follow up until the payment arrives.
Does Calendoctor collect from the hospital for me?
It writes the request itemized by shift and opens your messaging app or the finance contact's email. You send it, and payment happens outside the app.
How do I record a partial payment?
Open the entry and record the amount received. The rest stays in the outstanding balance.
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