Why Your Dental Practice Needs an Emergency Answering Service

woman calling Emergency Answering Service at dentist office

It can get a bit hectic at the front desk of your dental practice. You get inquiries about your services and calls from existing patients wanting to schedule or reschedule – and you won’t always have the time and energy to pick up each phone call. But what if there’s an emergency? Even if there … Read more

4 Ways to Improve Your Practice’s Front Desk Efficiency

medical answering service Front Desk Efficiency

Your front desk is the first physical point of contact between you and your patients. It’s important that your front desk is able to work well in order to ensure efficiency for the rest of the practice as well as leave good impressions. Poor front desk efficiency will cause employee burnout, impacting your staff’s ability … Read more

How to Optimize Your Employee Background Screening Process

Background Screening Process Tips

Most employers perform some kind of background check. According to the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), they primarily investigate criminal history in national and county or state databases. When it comes to hiring, conducting background checks is a vital step. Doing so helps you better picture the applicant and protect your company, employees, … Read more

How to Choose the Right Answering Service for Your Business

Answering Service for Your Business on the phone

It’s no secret that things can get chaotic when you manage a business. There’s so much work to do and meetings to attend, so some tasks fall through the cracks. One of the commonly overlooked tasks is answering calls. If too many calls are unanswered, it can hurt your reputation and lose customers. This is … Read more

Virtual Receptionists: Ways They Can Improve Customer Loyalty for Your Company

Virtual Receptionists on the phone for customer loyalty

According to the Harvard Business Review, investing in new customers can be anywhere from 5 and 25 times more expensive than retaining existing ones. This is especially true now that the link between companies and customers is closer than ever because of the internet and social media. Having a team of virtual and remote receptionists … Read more

5 Factors to Consider Before Outsourcing to a Call Center Agency

Outsourcing to a Call Center Agency

Not all call centers are created equal — some are better suited to your needs. Before you partner with an agency, assess these key considerations to ensure you outsource your customer service to the right call center.  The Complexity of Your Calls The calls that companies receive vary in complexity. Some types of calls require only … Read more

5 Effective Ways to Improve Inbound Call Conversion Rate

Improve Inbound Call Conversion Rate

When the topic is phone call conversions, what usually springs to mind is cold calling or outbound calling. However, inbound calls—those initiated by the customer or prospect—are also opportunities for your phone support representatives to make a sale. A study by Forrester found that customers who initiate inbound calls convert faster, spend more, and churn … Read more

Four Reasons Your Practice Needs Emergency Answering Services

Emergency Answering Services at a hospital

When an emergency strikes, time is of the essence – and there should always be someone available to take your patient’s call. To make sure all calls are taken and processed properly, many practices use emergency answering services. With live receptionists handling these situations, physicians can maximize their time and turn their attention to cases … Read more

How Poor Employee Screening Can Affect Your Organization

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Employee screening should be part of every business’s hiring process. Background and reference checks validate job applicants’ claims regarding their education, qualifications, and general trustworthiness. Having a pre-employment screening program in place makes better-informed hiring decisions and reduces the risks of making a bad hire.  Poorly conducted or inadequate employee screening, on the other hand, … Read more

The 7 Key Qualities of a Reliable Customer Support Agent

Reliable Customer Support Agent on the phone

About 90% of global customers consider customer service important in fostering loyalty to a brand. As such, savvy companies put only the best employees on the communication frontlines. Here are seven key qualities to look for in a stellar customer support agent.  High Emotional Intelligence The role of customer service and support agents revolve around … Read more