An AI medical receptionist is an advanced, automated software system powered by artificial intelligence designed to manage the front-desk operations of a healthcare practice. It functions as a virtual assistant, handling a wide array of administrative tasks that are traditionally performed by human staff. This includes answering phone calls and patient inquiries with natural, conversational language, scheduling and rescheduling appointments based on real-time availability, sending automated reminders to reduce no-shows, and collecting preliminary patient intake information through structured digital forms.