Anthem Mock Interview

Practice 35 Anthem interview questions covering healthcare operations, member advocacy, and regulatory knowledge.

Question 34 of 35

How do you prioritize your work?

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"If I have a job to do, I start by taking that job apart. I am the kind of person who has to take something apart to understand how it works, whether it's a project or a broken dishwasher. I'll take that dishwasher apart, tinker with it, and understand all the components that make it work. Then, I put it back together in the way that most makes sense while preventing rework. The same goes for a project. I'm a stickler when it comes to task paralysis. I dive in, dismantle that project, look at the smartest way to put it back together strategically, and then get to work. This helps my time management and effective delegation where appropriate and gives me room to proof the work and ensure its quality holds up."

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Talk about the tools and resources you used to plan your work and stay organized on the job. Exhibit strong time management skills. Explain the standards you hold yourself to when prioritizing your work and your ability to assess the timing, commercial importance, and positive externalities of other priorities. Additionally, convey your ability to follow the chain of command and know when to tap into the resources on the job.

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35Anthem Interview Questions & Answers

Operational

1.The health insurance industry is very complex. All of our positions require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized and highly accurate?

General

2.What inspired you to apply for this position at Anthem?

Operational

3.The health industry is strongly influenced by changing legislation. How do you stay current on new rules and regulations that impact our industry?

Behavioral

4.We work with patients and customers who are confused or upset about their medical insurance. Tell me about a time you had to teach and train an upset customer. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?

Behavioral

5.At Anthem, we deal with confidential patient data. Tell me about a time you followed HIPAA regulations even when it wasn't easy or convenient to do so.

Behavioral

6.At Anthem, we've invested in the latest technology to create efficient work flows. Tell me how you've gone about learning new technology in the past.

Behavioral

7.At Anthem, we do a lot of community education to help the people in our local communities understand their health insurance. Tell me about outreach you have done in the community in your previous role.

Operational

8.At Anthem, we have many positions where employees work remotely 99% of the time. How would you set yourself up for success at your home office?

Behavioral

9.At Anthem, we have large patient data sets we need to analyze. Tell me about a large data set you had to analyze and how you added value through your analysis.

Discovery

10.To work at Anthem, you have to be passionate about compliance and accuracy. Tell me why this is important to you.

Behavioral

11.This role requires patient collection, so you might have to have difficult conversations. Tell me about a difficult conversation you've had with a patient or customer.

Behavioral

12.Many of our jobs at Anthem require us to do projects when there is down time. Can you give an example of a project you led start to finish?

Behavioral

13.Our goal is to hire very ambitious people. Tell me about a time you went the extra mile, even when it may not have been required or asked of you.

Behavioral

14.Anthem seeks to hire those with strong problem-solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?

Behavioral

15.We want to hire people who can grow within our company. When have you stretched yourself in your current role and done more than what was expected of you?

Discovery

16.What is your patient care philosophy or customer care philosophy (if coming from different industry)?

Discovery

17.If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of the health plan space, which would you choose?

Behavioral

18.At Anthem, we believe in continuous feedback. Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback. What did you do after hearing this?

Education

19.Tell me about your healthcare related education and training.

Behavioral

20.At Anthem, innovation is really important to us. Give an example of an innovative idea you've had recently.

Discovery

21.We encourage professional curiosity in our workplace and an entrepreneurial mindset. If you could start your own business, what would you do?

Operational

22.How do you connect with a customer you are working with virtually?

Discovery

23.If Anthem hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

Operational

24.What is your process for explaining technical information to people who aren't technical?

Behavioral

25.At Anthem, sometimes we have to make difficult decisions about whether or not a medical service is covered. In the past, how have you been able to put aside your personal feelings for the good of the business?

General

26.This role would involve sales to new partners who want to offer their employees our health insurance. What are some ways you add value to prospective clients so that you can have meaningful discussions?

Behavioral

27.At Anthem, we want a world class call center where each team member is empowered to give feedback to others. Tell me about a time you gave feedback to a colleague.

Operational

28.At Anthem, we have many health insurance competitors that we need to have a pulse on. In your current role, how do you stay up to date with competitors?

Behavioral

29.Patients are becoming increasingly technology savvy and have higher expectations than ever from our industry. Innovation is required to provide more cost effective and high value care. Tell me about a new idea you recommended in your current role.

Leadership

30.At Anthem, we believe in transparency with our health insurance customers and our employees. Tell me about your leadership style in regards to transparency.

Technical

31.Tell me the difference between a medical bill and an EOB.

Behavioral

32.Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult person at work. How did you handle it?

Behavioral

33.Give me an example of a time you were given little direction on a job assignment. How did you complete it?

Operational

34.How do you prioritize your work?

Operational

Anthem Mock Interview

How do you prioritize your work?

35Anthem Interview Questions & Answers

1.The health insurance industry is very complex. All of our positions require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized and highly accurate?

2.What inspired you to apply for this position at Anthem?

3.The health industry is strongly influenced by changing legislation. How do you stay current on new rules and regulations that impact our industry?

4.We work with patients and customers who are confused or upset about their medical insurance. Tell me about a time you had to teach and train an upset customer. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?

5.At Anthem, we deal with confidential patient data. Tell me about a time you followed HIPAA regulations even when it wasn't easy or convenient to do so.

6.At Anthem, we've invested in the latest technology to create efficient work flows. Tell me how you've gone about learning new technology in the past.

7.At Anthem, we do a lot of community education to help the people in our local communities understand their health insurance. Tell me about outreach you have done in the community in your previous role.

8.At Anthem, we have many positions where employees work remotely 99% of the time. How would you set yourself up for success at your home office?

9.At Anthem, we have large patient data sets we need to analyze. Tell me about a large data set you had to analyze and how you added value through your analysis.

10.To work at Anthem, you have to be passionate about compliance and accuracy. Tell me why this is important to you.

11.This role requires patient collection, so you might have to have difficult conversations. Tell me about a difficult conversation you've had with a patient or customer.

12.Many of our jobs at Anthem require us to do projects when there is down time. Can you give an example of a project you led start to finish?

13.Our goal is to hire very ambitious people. Tell me about a time you went the extra mile, even when it may not have been required or asked of you.

14.Anthem seeks to hire those with strong problem-solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?

15.We want to hire people who can grow within our company. When have you stretched yourself in your current role and done more than what was expected of you?

16.What is your patient care philosophy or customer care philosophy (if coming from different industry)?

17.If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of the health plan space, which would you choose?

18.At Anthem, we believe in continuous feedback. Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback. What did you do after hearing this?

19.Tell me about your healthcare related education and training.

20.At Anthem, innovation is really important to us. Give an example of an innovative idea you've had recently.

21.We encourage professional curiosity in our workplace and an entrepreneurial mindset. If you could start your own business, what would you do?

22.How do you connect with a customer you are working with virtually?

23.If Anthem hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

24.What is your process for explaining technical information to people who aren't technical?

25.At Anthem, sometimes we have to make difficult decisions about whether or not a medical service is covered. In the past, how have you been able to put aside your personal feelings for the good of the business?

26.This role would involve sales to new partners who want to offer their employees our health insurance. What are some ways you add value to prospective clients so that you can have meaningful discussions?

27.At Anthem, we want a world class call center where each team member is empowered to give feedback to others. Tell me about a time you gave feedback to a colleague.

28.At Anthem, we have many health insurance competitors that we need to have a pulse on. In your current role, how do you stay up to date with competitors?

29.Patients are becoming increasingly technology savvy and have higher expectations than ever from our industry. Innovation is required to provide more cost effective and high value care. Tell me about a new idea you recommended in your current role.

30.At Anthem, we believe in transparency with our health insurance customers and our employees. Tell me about your leadership style in regards to transparency.

31.Tell me the difference between a medical bill and an EOB.

32.Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult person at work. How did you handle it?

33.Give me an example of a time you were given little direction on a job assignment. How did you complete it?

34.How do you prioritize your work?

35.What is your preference - working alone or as part of a group?