31Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview Questions & Answers
1.Some of our positions require you to assess a patient over the phone. What are some of the steps you take to make sure you get the information needed to determine next steps?
2.At Northwestern Memorial Hospital we seek to hire individuals who are passionate about health care. Tell me why you are passionate about health care.
3.What is one thing you would change in your current job?
4.Walk me through your training and how it led you to where you are now in your career.
5.Tell us about a time you went above and beyond for a patient.
6.What is your patient care philosophy?
7.In order to work for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?
8.Healthcare service companies require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?
9.If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of healthcare services, which would you choose?
10.It is often said that a career in healthcare is a 'thankless job'. How can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?
11.Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or other types of health care related administrative duties?
12.At Northwestern Memorial Hospital we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
13.Northwestern Memorial Hospital seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?
14.Walk me through a difficult situation you've had with a customer or patient.
15.How would you describe your personality?
16.Northwestern Memorial Hospital has a diverse workforce. When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?
17.Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?
18.Northwestern Memorial Hospital supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work?
19.What do you like most about your current position?
20.What is an idea you have brought to the table to make you more efficient in your job.
21.If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any healthcare service area, which would you choose?
22.If Northwestern Memorial Hospital hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
23.Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?
24.With the ongoing changes in the healthcare services industry, how do you keep your knowledge current?
25.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
26.In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?
27.Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
28.What is your greatest weakness?
29.Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
30.Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?
31.Northwestern Memorial Hospital was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?
