Case Study  ·

Customer Support Services

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Healthcare

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Building a responsive call center and patient engagement team for a leading eye care provider

By

Connext

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Published on

April 26, 2025

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Updated

July 16, 2025

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min read

Learn how Connext created a responsive call center and engagement team to support a leading U.S. eye care network.

35%

Faster estimate turnaround

$180K

Saved in annual overhead

3 weeks

To onboard estimators

0

Missed bid deadlines

Overview

A leading ophthalmology practice in the Greater New York City area partnered with Connext to address high call abandonment rates, overwhelmed internal teams, and the need for scalable patient engagement. By building a responsive offshore call center team, Connext helped the provider streamline appointment scheduling, improve patient communication, and increase satisfaction—all while reducing operational costs.

Key Highlights

  • Reduced Call Abandonment & Improved Access: Connext’s dedicated call center team streamlined patient intake and appointment scheduling, ensuring faster response times and fewer missed opportunities.
  • Scalable Team Growth: The team grew from 8 to 11 agents, including two internal promotions, providing flexibility to match rising patient demand.
  • Enhanced Patient Experience: With more efficient call handling and empathetic service, patient satisfaction improved—leading to more successful appointment scheduling and increased visits.

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The Challenge

A company-wide hiring freeze left the client’s project teams without enough in-house estimators to keep pace with a growing pipeline of construction and engineering bids. In an industry where precise cost estimating is the foundation of effective project budgeting and resource allocation, every delayed estimate risked a missed submission deadline — and a lost contract.

The Approach

Connext matched the client with independent contractors who specialized in construction cost estimating, then helped rebuild a structured, multi-step budgeting process from the ground up:

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“Connext gave us senior-level estimating expertise exactly when our hands were tied on headcount. We hit every bid deadline that quarter — something we weren’t sure was possible.”

VP of Operations, Engineering & Construction Client

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