Specialists miss time-sensitive referrals.
Phone Problem Playbook
Referral Intake Fast-Track
Stop losing referrals to voicemail. Katie captures every detail and books next steps instantly.
When to run this playbook
Staff chase faxed notes and call referring offices back.
Providers complain about incomplete information.
Caller journey (high-level)
01
Dedicated prompt
Katie recognizes referring offices and switches to a scripted data capture flow.
02
Document intake
Referring coordinator uploads fax/email via secure link tied to the call summary.
03
Immediate confirmation
Referring office receives a confirmation text/email so they know the patient is scheduled.
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. |