Patients call multiple times about the same refill.
Phone Problem Playbook
Prescription Refill Screener
Route refill chasers into a structured workflow so clinicians only see requests that follow policy.
When to run this playbook
Nurses spend hours collecting pharmacy info.
Dashboards don’t show repeat callers.
Caller journey (high-level)
01
Collect identifiers
Katie validates DOB, medication, pharmacy, and last visit before escalating.
02
Policy reminders
AI reminds patients of refill windows and portal options before they wait on hold.
03
Ticket routing
Structured payload lands in inbox/EHR so nurses sign off without callbacks.
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. |