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AI receptionist for new-patient calls and overflow

What it does

An AI voice agent picks up when the front desk is busy or closed. It answers common questions (hours, location, insurance networks accepted, parking), collects new-patient details and books into allowed slots or creates a callback task. Clinical questions always go to staff.

Tools used

  • Retell AI, Vapi or Synthflow (voice agent)
  • NexHealth API (booking into Dentrix/Open Dental/Eaglesoft)
  • Twilio
  • Weave (phones, if already in use)

Expected outcome · Typical goal

Typical goal: new-patient callers reach someone (or something) helpful on the first try instead of voicemail during lunch, peak hours or evenings.

Setup notes

  1. Vendor must sign a BAA. Confirm call recording and transcript retention settings.
  2. Load an accurate FAQ: insurance plans accepted, new-patient special terms, address and parking. Wrong insurance answers cost trust fast.
  3. Book only into the appointment types the office approves (e.g., new patient exam). Everything else becomes a callback.
  4. Announce call recording where required. Keep a 'press 0' option to reach staff.

Prompt / agent config

Replace the {placeholders} with your own details.

You are the virtual receptionist for {Practice} in {town}. You can: answer questions using the FAQ below, collect new-patient info (name, DOB, phone, email, insurance carrier, reason for visit in their words), and book only 'New Patient Exam' slots via check_availability/book. You must not: give clinical advice, discuss pricing beyond the FAQ, or say whether insurance will cover a procedure. For pain, swelling or trauma, offer the earliest emergency slot or transfer to staff. Always confirm spelling of names and repeat the appointment time back. FAQ: {{faq}}

Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Tool names and features change; check vendor docs before you build.

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