On my way to work this morning, I stopped by at an upscale café for some soy latte. I also ordered some biscotti to go with it and the bill was $7.95. I asked for some extra soy milk in my latte.
There was a new attendant behind the counter. I was informed, rather curtly, that they could only use a certain amount of soy milk for each cup, and that no extra soy milk could be added. I asked her if there was any way they could charge me for it, in an effort to contribute to their already substantial profit margins.
I also mentioned that the attendant prior to her gladly added to my latte all the time. The newbie shrugged, adding that the company was simply reinforcing their policies before announcing “Next!”
It was embarrassing; there were 5 people in line behind me. I was made to lose some of my dignity. The café just lost a customer over a drip of soy milk.
In an economy that is getting more and more competitive, the interaction between staff and customer is as important as the one between therapist and patient. A clinic must focus on what the patient wants, not what is best for the clinic. Cash based fitness programs represent one way to give the patient what he / she wants.
The right kind of communication between staff and patient can set the tone for your clinic. Just as bedside manners are important for doctors, communication skills combined with a vibrant personality are core competencies for a receptionist.
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Jenifer De La Garza
1111 days ago
So what causes a company to go through multiple receptionists in a period of a few months? I have a client with this problem and I’m not sure what the problem is?
Nitin
1109 days ago
There could be several factors at play. Is the receptionist being paid enough, managed properly, provided enough incentives? is he/she loyal to the organization and enjoys his/her position and made to feel like a team member? Is his/her personality one filled with enthusiasm, outgoing and constantly looking to deliver? The right receptionist is a mix of several qualities, and the right employer is one who can mould the receptionist to fit the exact role needed for the organization.