Patients spam phones for results posted to the portal.
MedFrontDesk Playbook
Lab Results Callback Organizer
Keep lab-result chasers out of the nurse line. Katie verifies identity, communicates policies, and routes only what needs a nurse.
When to run this playbook
Nurses lose track of callbacks when sticky notes pile up.
Voicemail box hits capacity every afternoon.
Caller journey (high-level)
01
Identity verification
Katie confirms two identifiers and the ordering provider before sharing next steps.
02
Smart messaging
If results are in the portal, Katie walks patients through accessing them and offers a nurse callback only if needed.
03
Escalation with context
Urgent flags escalate with full context—including lab, date, and symptoms—to the nurse queue.
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. |