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Kaiser Permanente Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Kaiser Permanente job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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When have you had to adapt to change in the workplace?

In the ever-changing and evolving world of healthcare at Kaiser Permanente, being flexible and adaptable in your work is a key trait that your interviewer will be looking for in any candidate that they hire. To get at your ability to be pliable in your work, your interviewer would like to know about a time you were required to adapt to change in the workplace. Being able to adapt to change in the workplace is an essential skill to possess because change is inevitable at Kaiser Permanente. Talk to your interviewer about a time when have had to adjust to changes on the job. Ensure that the example that you use displays your ability to take on change with a smile on your face, a positive attitude, and produced an excellent result.

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35 Kaiser Permanente Interview Questions & Answers

  • Adaptability

    1. When have you had to adapt to change in the workplace?

  • Behavioral

    2. Patient care requires a strong amount of compassion, and Kaiser Permanente strives to provide compassionate care to their patients. Do you consider yourself a compassionate person?

  • Behavioral

    3. Working at Kaiser Permanente, there are many emotions that staff can experience in a day. Have your emotions ever been in the way of your productivity on the job?

  • Behavioral

    4. How do you handle the day-to-day stresses that come with this position at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Behavioral

    5. What is your patient care philosophy that you would bring to work at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Behavioral

    6. What would you say is the greatest weakness you would bring to this role at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Behavioral

    7. Give an example of a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty when working as part of the team. What was the challenge you faced and how did you handle things with your teammates?

  • Behavioral

    8. What part of your work brings you the most stress?

  • Direct

    9. In order to work for Kaiser Permanente, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?

  • Direct

    10. Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Kaiser Permanente?

  • Discovery

    11. What role would you be most comfortable taking on as part of this team at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Discovery

    12. In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver that we would be hiring at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Discovery

    13. What do the words "customer service" mean to you in this role with Kaiser Permanente?

  • Discovery

    14. If Kaiser Permanente hired you today, what would you accomplish first on the job?

  • Discovery

    15. Tell me about yourself and the type of person we'd be looking to hire at Kaiser Permanente.

  • Discovery

    16. Do you prefer to work in a team-based position or individually?

  • Discovery

    17. Kaiser Permanente supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work?

  • Discovery

    18. How would you describe your personality and how would it benefit this team at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Discovery

    19. Talk about the importance of integrating yourself into the community in which you practice medicine. How would you effectively do this?

  • Discovery

    20. Kaiser Permanente is a very large organization and values the promotion of employees from within. What are your ultimate career goals in the healthcare field and what are you doing to fulfill those goals?

  • Diversity

    21. How do you feel you would fit in with the cultural values and diversity at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Diversity

    22. Kaiser Permanente has a diverse workforce. Talk about a time that you worked with a diverse team and what role did you play on that team?

  • Education

    23. With ongoing changes in the healthcare industry, how do you keep your knowledge in your field current?

  • Experience

    24. Kaiser Permanente was initially looking for someone with five years of experience in a similar role. Considering you have just two years experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?

  • Operational

    25. Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or any other types of health care related administrative duties during your career?

  • Operational

    26. Working at Kaiser Permanente requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized and highly accurate?

  • Operational

    27. How would you handle communicating bad news to a colleague or patient at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Operational

    28. Tell me about a time when your communication skills greatly benefited your team. How can your communication skills benefit you in this role at Kaiser Permanente?

  • Operational

    29. If hired for this role at Kaiser Permanente, what tools would you need to deliver excellent service?

  • Situational

    30. Is there any type of work environment that you dislike working in?

  • Situational

    31. Have you ever made a critical mistake while on the job? How did you handle the situation?

  • Situational

    32. How would you handle working with a patient or coworker at Kaiser Permanente that had a difficult personality?

  • Situational

    33. Talk about a time you had to diffuse a situation with an angry colleague or patient. What was critical for you to consider in your attempt to make the situation better?

  • Situational

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

  • Teamwork

    35. At Kaiser Permanente, we take pride in our great relationships with vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?