Amion

Overview

Amion is a medical scheduling service for coordinating shifts and on-call coverage across clinical teams. It is a strong fit for hospitals and residency programs that need structured scheduling across departments, rather than a tool for general workforce scheduling. Its clearest advantage is connecting schedule creation with a hospital-wide on-call view; the trade-offs are custom pricing and some staff workflows that depend on schedule settings.

Key features

Coordinators can build schedules using rules, patterns, templates, and an autoscheduler. That range can help teams manage recurring coverage without being locked into one scheduling approach. Staff can manage availability and open shifts, submit work or time-off requests, and swap shifts when those functions are enabled for their schedule. The scheduling toolkit is broad, but teams should confirm which staff actions are active in their setup.

Amion combines department schedules into a central hospital-wide on-call list, which gives organizations a view of coverage beyond a single service. Its mobile app supports two-way secure messaging, while messages sent from the Who’s On List are one-way broadcasts. The former suits exchanges; the latter is for distributing information, not collecting replies.

Integrations include Epic, American Messaging, Spok, Verizon, LightningBolt, QGenda, SAML-compatible SSO providers, and Imprivata products. The LightningBolt and QGenda connections display Amion schedules in those applications only; they do not send schedules back into Amion. For security, Amion says mobile messages are encrypted in transit and on Doximity servers, and their content is removed from temporary device storage when the app closes. It also lists end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption, SSL with 2048-bit RSA, NIST Level 3 certification, and cryptographic modules validated to FIPS 140-2 Level 1+ standards for app security.

Pricing

Amion is paid, with custom pricing. Pro includes up to 10 schedules, self-serve setup, mobile and desktop access, and custom rules, making it the tier to consider for smaller groups that need configurable schedules without organization-wide controls. Enterprise removes the schedule cap and adds organization-wide settings and controls, EHR and SSO integrations, dedicated implementation and client success, training and onboarding, and usage and compliance reporting. It is the more suitable fit for health systems coordinating across departments and requiring formal rollout support.

Residency is limited to one residency schedule, with self-serve setup, mobile and desktop access, and block scheduling. It is the focused option for a residency program, but it does not include the unlimited schedules, organization-wide controls, or dedicated implementation described for Enterprise. All three plans are custom-priced, so buyers should compare the scope they need with the quoted package.

Platforms

Amion offers Android and iOS apps, and browser access for schedule viewing, work requests, online editing, swaps, and personal schedules on any platform. The OnCall desktop scheduler runs on Windows; on Macs, Amion says it can run through Winebottler or Windows emulators such as Parallels and VMware Fusion. Support is available by email and phone during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 am–5:00 pm Pacific, with 24-hour urgent support.

Who it's for

Amion suits hospitals, medical groups, and health systems coordinating on-call and shift coverage, especially when teams need a consolidated view across departments. Residency programs can choose a plan centered on a single schedule and block scheduling. Organizations that need staff requests and swaps should first ensure those features are enabled for their schedules. Amion is less compelling for buyers seeking a published price or integrations that work in both directions.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Rules, patterns, templates, and autoscheduling give coordinators multiple ways to shape coverage.
• Pro: A hospital-wide on-call list brings department schedules together for broader coverage visibility.
• Pro: Enterprise includes unlimited schedules, EHR and SSO integrations, implementation, training, and reporting.
• Con: Pricing is custom across plans, so buyers cannot compare costs from a published rate.
• Con: Requests and swaps depend on schedule settings, making feature availability a configuration question.
• Con: LightningBolt and QGenda integrations show Amion schedules in those applications only, limiting the exchange to one direction.
• Con: The desktop scheduler is Windows-based; Mac users need an emulator or Winebottler for that application.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see Medical Residency Scheduling Software and Healthcare Staff Scheduling Software.

• Resident Vacation Scheduler is worth considering for a residency vacation workflow with a free plan for up to five residents and an iOS app.
• TigerConnect Physician Scheduling is an enterprise-wide paid option for buyers who want to contact sales for a demo or pricing.
• Aurora-Med is another paid option, with Linux, macOS, web, Windows, and self-hosted platforms.
• Lightning Bolt may suit teams considering per-seat licensing; additional licenses are needed when the number of scheduled individuals increases.
• MedHub is another paid option, with Android, iOS, API, and web platforms.
• New Innovations is another paid option, with Android, iOS, and web platforms.
• Equina uses custom pricing based on what an organization runs rather than how many people log in.
• Calerity is a web-based option developed by Plum Flower Software.

Verdict

Choose Amion if your hospital, medical group, or residency program needs configurable clinical schedules and a shared on-call view across departments. Its main advantage is bringing schedule building and broad coverage visibility together, with Enterprise adding organization-level controls and implementation support. Look elsewhere if published pricing or two-way LightningBolt or QGenda schedule exchange is essential.