I have a confession to make: I haven’t recorded a new voicemail greeting since 2014. In the past four years, I (hopefully) have become more articulate, poised, and self-assured. But hear my voicemail recording, and you’d think I was still new to the work world, a little unsure of myself — and probably not an authority. Obviously I need toupdate it. And if you haven’t changed your voicemail greeting in over a year, you’re likely in the same boat. After all, a professional voicemail recording boosts your credibility, makes you seem more competent, and encourages whoever’s listening to it to continue the relationship. A relatively unprofessional one — like mine, for instance — does the opposite: It encourages prospects, recruiters, and potential connections to run in the other direction. With that in mind, I’ve written 18 unique voicemail greetings for every situation. Pick your favorite, practice a few times, then record your new voicemail.
Your ability to leave compelling sales voicemails may be the difference between hitting or missing your sales goals. They're that important!

Here, the ophthalmologist is not in a position to receive a call. However, he/she makes sure the patient’s need is addressed.
1. 'ABC Company. This is XYZ. How can I help you? ' This phone greeting works for the same reason 'said' is the best way to mark dialog in a story. It's so common and inoffensive that it's invisible.