"I am a highly detailed person, and I thrive on having a high level of organization in my day. If I am offered a position with Mercy Health, you will never find me to be disorganized! This organization includes my scheduling, paperwork, and more. I utilize my Outlook calendar and set alerts for myself for deadlines and important activities. My documentation is strong as well."

"I'm a bit of a nerd. I carry around a notebook and write down important facts if I think there is a chance I will forget them. But this is usually just for transitions. Every clinic I've ever worked in has its way of communicating and recording facts, so I put time and attention into using the system the people around me are using. That way, it's easier to transition care, and the patient has all their information in the same place. My notebook saves me when I'm swamped, but I try to be efficient and put info directly into the [group record/EMR/chart] when I can."

If you have a letter of recommendation or past performance review highlighting your organizational skills or close attention to detail, focus on using those in your response. When a previous employer or reference commends you on these skills, it carries more weight than if you describe yourself. It is also recommended to make copies of your letters of recommendation and performance reviews in case the interviewer would like them for their file.