Spanish-speaking patients abandon calls.
MedFrontDesk Playbook
Bilingual Greeting + Routing
Deliver native-language support instantly. Katie detects language preference and routes to bilingual staff or handles in-language.
When to run this playbook
Bilingual staff get interrupted constantly.
Compliance requires documented interpretation.
Caller journey (high-level)
01
Greeting detection
Katie asks callers to select their preferred language or detects it automatically.
02
Script parity
All flows—from scheduling to refills—exist in English and Spanish (or others).
03
Escalation
When humans step in, Katie summarizes intent + language so staff jump right in.
Triage categories & actions
| Category | Example calls | Notification | Target callback | Caller messaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Chest pain, stroke, trauma. | 911 / ER | Immediate | Call 911 or go to the ER now. |
| Urgent clinical | Worsening postop pain, severe symptoms. | On-call provider | < 15 min | Provider calls back within 15 minutes. |
| Routine clinical | Refills, mild symptoms, referrals. | Daytime team | Next business day | Care team follows up on the next business day. |
| Non-clinical / admin | Scheduling, billing, paperwork. | Admin queue | Next business day | Front desk follows up when the office reopens. |