OnCalla Solutions
Industries · Medical & Healthcare

24/7 Medical Answering Service for Healthcare Practices

A missed call from a patient in pain, a worried pet owner, or a family arranging care doesn't wait for a callback — OnCalla answers live, day or night, with HIPAA-aligned handling on every call. As a virtual receptionist for doctors and healthcare practices, our agents serve offices in Manhattan and across the New York area.

Built for medical, dental, behavioral, and veterinary practices

Primary Care

Appointment requests, refill questions, and results follow-ups come in all day, and a patient who hits voicemail may just call a different practice. We answer live and route each call per your protocol.

Urgent Care

Callers deciding where to go for care often pick whoever answers first. We pick up immediately, share your hours and what to bring, and can route true emergencies to 911 per your instructions.

Dental

A patient in pain calling about a broken tooth won't wait for a callback. We answer live, capture the details, and can get them on the schedule the same day if that's your protocol.

Eye Care

Scheduling calls, order-status questions on glasses or contacts, and insurance questions come in throughout the day. We answer live so the front desk can stay focused on patients in the office.

Specialty Medical

Referral coordination and new-patient intake calls for specialists like cardiology, dermatology, or orthopedics often come with time-sensitive scheduling. We answer live and capture referral details accurately.

Diagnostic Imaging & Labs

Scheduling calls for scans and lab work are handled live, and any results-related call is routed per the protocol you set — we never disclose results ourselves.

Rehab & Wellness

Physical therapy and chiropractic patients calling to book, reschedule, or ask about copays get a live answer instead of a voicemail queue.

Chiropractic

A new patient calling about back pain won't wait for a callback — they'll call the next chiropractor on the list. We answer live and can get callers scheduled the same day.

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Aesthetic Wellness

Consultation inquiries for med spa and cosmetic services are high-value leads that convert best with a fast, live response. We answer immediately and capture the details for follow-up.

Behavioral Health

Intake calls need a calm, live voice, not voicemail. We answer every call, and route anything urgent to your on-call provider or emergency protocol immediately — we don't provide clinical advice or crisis counseling ourselves.

Senior Home Care

Family members calling about a care plan or a caregiver calling in an update need a real person, especially outside business hours. We answer 24/7 and route according to your escalation protocol.

Veterinary

A pet emergency at 2am won't wait until the office opens. We answer live, gather the details, and route urgent calls to your on-call vet or an emergency clinic per your protocol.

Pet Grooming & Boarding

Booking requests and drop-off or pickup questions come in throughout the day. We answer live so a full schedule doesn't mean missed bookings.

How it works for healthcare practices

Scheduling and intake calls get answered live and captured accurately, with HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS aligned handling on every call. Urgent calls are routed to your on-call provider or emergency protocol immediately — we never provide medical advice, diagnoses, or results ourselves.

Three ways to cover medical and healthcare calls

Call Center

  • Inbound Call Center: We're available around the clock, so no call goes unanswered — whether it's 3 PM or 3 AM, your business is always accessible.
  • 24/7 Call Center: A reliable partner for managing calls around the clock, so your customers can always reach a friendly voice for emergencies, support, or general inquiries.
  • Emergency Call Center: Rapid response services for urgent, high-stakes situations that require immediate attention.

Live Answering Service

  • 24 Hour Answering Service: Your business stays reachable no matter the time of day, with professional operators handling calls after-hours or during peak times.
  • Dispatch Answering Services: Perfect for businesses that need to send technicians, drivers, or responders to specific locations — we coordinate dispatches efficiently and on time.
  • Overflow Call Answering: We handle excess call volume seamlessly during busy periods, so your in-house team can stay focused without dropping customer service.

AI Answering Service

  • AI First Response: Instant pickup with zero ring time and zero hold time. Our AI answers immediately, handles routine FAQs, captures leads, and books appointments around the clock.
  • Seamless Human Handoff: When a caller needs human judgment, the AI transfers them to a live agent with full context — no repeating themselves, no dropped threads.
  • 24/7/365 Coverage: No shift gaps, no sick days, no holiday coverage gaps. Your business is always open, every hour of every day.

Frequently asked questions

Is patient information handled securely?

Yes. Every call and every piece of caller data is handled with HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS aligned practices.

Can OnCalla schedule appointments directly?

Yes, we can follow the scheduling protocol and system you use — tell us how you want appointments booked and we'll work within that process.

Do you handle after-hours emergency calls, like a veterinary or behavioral health crisis?

Yes. We answer live 24/7 and route urgent calls to your on-call provider or emergency protocol immediately. We don't provide medical advice, diagnoses, or crisis counseling ourselves — we make sure the call reaches a real person fast.

What does it cost for a medical or healthcare practice?

Plans start at $7/hr for a Dedicated English-Speaking Agent, with tiers up to OnCalla 500 at $399/mo depending on call volume.

Does OnCalla offer AI answering service for healthcare practices?

Yes. Our AI Answering Service gives instant pickup with zero hold time, handles routine scheduling and FAQs, and hands off to a live agent with full context whenever a caller needs human judgment — available alongside our live Call Center and Answering Service options.

Can you route urgent patient calls immediately?

Yes. Our Dispatch and Emergency Answering Service routes urgent calls according to the escalation protocol you set, day or night.

How do I get started?

Check current plan details on the pricing page, or contact OnCalla directly to talk through your call volume and protocols.

Never miss another patient call

Starting at $7/hr for a Dedicated English-Speaking Agent, with plans up to OnCalla 500 at $399/mo.