How do you manage your time?
While researching Cerner as a company, you'll discover that Cerner offers healthcare organizations solutions for streamlining their operations management so that they may better care for and focus on their patients. This is a fundamental aspect of Cerner's culture. "That's where Cerner Practice Management comes into play. Our practice management is designed to connect with the Cerner EHR so that users can navigate across the various aspects of practice management - scheduling, registration, patient tracking, patient accounting, and reporting, all within a single application." So learn what you can about their approach to time management and project management, and examine your track record for success. Share your values in this regard, and explain what you do to be a reliable and trusted member of the team.
"Very carefully! I manage my time by exercising the idea of 'time-blocking.' This method means that I won't incessantly check my email; instead, I will allow myself to return emails in 30-minute time blocks four times per day. Setting calendar alerts and personal deadlines for myself has also helped a lot. I prioritize deadlines and work that needs to be done, then work backward from there. When necessary, I utilize my resources and team to pitch in and contribute."
"I am somewhat obsessive about my proactive time management being scheduled into every day. This includes preparing for my day the day before. When I am getting ready to leave for the day, I dedicate five to ten minutes to lining everything up in an organized fashion so that the next morning when I sit down, I can hit the ground running. This includes lining up a clean coffee mug on my desk, making sure my space is organized and uncluttered, and a list of everything I need to tackle first laid out for me. When I get home, I lay out my freshly ironed clothes, pack my lunch, ready my morning coffee, set all my alarms, and do everything I can think of that will help me maximize my time. When I plan a project, I always plan contingency time in case things don't run smoothly or go according to plan. As a result, I am always early to work, have a strong attendance record, and always come in ahead of my deadlines."
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Anonymous Answer
Managing time is easier when I prioritize tasks and execute them in that order making sure the deadlines are met. I use google calendar to remember the date and time of the task that has to be completed.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's great that you are specific about the tools that you use to remain organized and on task. Nice answer!
