How to Set Up Stripe Keys for Payment Processing?
This user guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the EMR system’s Payment Processing feature. It explains how to configure payment gateways, integrate Stripe keys, process transactions, and manage refunds to ensure a seamless and secure payment experience.
Understanding Terminologies
Stripe Key
A Stripe Key is a unique credential used to authenticate and securely process payments through Stripe's payment gateway. It includes a Publishable Key (used on the front end to securely collect payment details) and a Secret Key (used on the back end to process transactions, issue refunds, and manage payments).
Payment Processing
Payment processing refers to the secure system that accepts and manages patient payments for services and products. It enables seamless transactions using credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and online payments, while ensuring compliance with financial and security regulations.
Set Up Stripe Key for Payment Processing
- The user can set up a Stripe key for payment processing by accessing ‘’Payment Processing’’ from two entry points.
- Enter your Secret Key and Publishable Key, then click "Submit" to securely save your Stripe credentials for payment processing.
Note: A “Secret Key" is a server's private credential used to authenticate and securely process payments, refunds, and transactions within the Stripe payment gateway. It should be kept confidential and never exposed on the front end. A ''publishable key'' is a public credential used on the front end to securely collect and tokenize payment details before sending them to Stripe. It is safe to share in patient-side code but cannot process payments independently.Your Stripe key has been successfully configured for payment processing!
Utilize Stripe Key While Creating / Editing a Provider
- The user can associate a Stripe key with a new provider or an existing one by accessing the Providers List Screen through two entry points.
- Click “Add Provider” in the top-right corner of the Providers List Screen to create a new provider, or click the three dots in the action column next to an existing provider and select “Edit.”
- In Step 1 of creating or editing a provider, enter the Stripe key and complete the required information. Click “Next” to continue, and in the final step, click “Submit” to save the Stripe key for the provider.
Note: Add a Stripe key if the provider is authorized to collect payments for services or products. If not, the Med SPA clinic will handle payments. For full instructions, refer to the “Add / View / Edit Provider” user guide.The Stripe key is successfully linked to the provider!