Salary is the smallest part
A great front-desk hire is essential, but they come with recruiting, training, benefits, turnover, and sick days. And one person can only handle one call at a time, during business hours.
May 2, 2026 · 5 min read
AI receptionist vs hiring a front desk: the real cost
A front-desk hire costs far more than salary, and still can't answer at 9pm. Here's the honest math for med spas.
The coverage gap nobody budgets for
Even a fully staffed desk goes dark at night, on weekends, over lunch, and during back-to-back appointments, exactly when a huge share of inbound patients reach out. That gap is where revenue leaks.
AI plus your team, not instead of it
Slipper AI isn't a replacement for your front desk. It's the layer that catches everything your team can't get to, so they can focus on patients in the room while no inquiry slips through.
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