Recently my In-Laws had a not so great experience here and I wanted to share because it's important to remember Happy and Satisfied patients are what keep you in business and staff employed I think front desk and appointment office staff can take this for granted, especially when dealing with our older generation.
So my In-laws are very sweet and we drive far to see a Particular Dr here, who I think is wonderful and I have been wondering why if two married people are coming to the same Dr the same day for 1 appointment and yet have to drive the other for a week away appointment- why they both cannot have appointments the same day close together in time or even couple of hours and we can have a meal in-between-- why do they need to be days or weeks apart?
Anyway this very conversation was being had at the back desk for appointments and the young lady assisting my Mum (short for Mother In-law) was snarky as all heck and making my Mum most uncomfortable. My Mum was trying to find a day she and my dad could both see the Dr at the same time, due to the drive and the girl was having non of it, getting huffy and annoyed, eye rolling, rude in her short abrupt responses...so much so, that the Dr overheard the conversation, so he walked back and politely requested as to why this was such an issue and could not be addressed? she stated that it was due to the other staff person on how appointments are booked. He responded that he was the Dr and to please try to see what day would be available that they could come in together, to please accommodate. Which I believe is correct and should apply accordingly to any elderly patients situation or certain driving geographical situations, some patients drive pretty far and if you can book them a realistic appointment, I mean imagine how that helps them out gives some relief to an already stressful situation.
Anyway, as the Dr left to go back to his office the young lady wasn't finished and yet another snarky comment under her breath towards my Mum, along the lines of -- "WOW, aren't you lucky, you must be very special patients for Dr "so and so" for him to...."
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? you don't say that to anyone, not anyone, no patient ever!! my Mum was mortified, absolutely embarrassed and hurt and I was floored!!! The Dr heard what this young lady said and asked someone else to now assist my Mum on her appointment.
Now, I know in the world it is commonplace and perfectly acceptable to just say what you want and let the words and implications fall where they may, but here is a word of advise- In the real working world- In real life- customer service, politeness and being mature enough to understand that you are providing a service to customers is #1. Recognize- that when the rolls are reversed and you are on the receiving end of said service, there is know doubt, I mean I am 100% sure, you would in no way tolerate being treated in such an unacceptable way.
So, it truly disheartens me to have to change my review based on 1 office staff person, but, in reading some of the reviews here, I am guessing it was only a matter of time. But when, she is interacting with patients at that exact moment of interaction- she IS representing the business and everyone in that office, hopefully it has been corrected. read more