Mount Sinai Hospital is the largest inpatient facility within our network. We currently have an over 1,100 bed facility. Do you foresee any issues with transitioning to a facility of this size?

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The interviewer wants to know if you are easily overwhelmed when 'out of your element,' so to speak. Moving from a smaller facility to one as large as Mount Sinai Hospital could be overwhelming, even to a seasoned employee. The interviewer is not asking that you not be overwhelmed, but is rather looking to see if you are willing to accept the challenge of transition. Speaking confidently about your willingness to learn will be a positive way to answer this question.

Focus on assuring the interviewer that you are up for the challenge and do not foresee any issues transitioning to a facility the size of Mount Sinai Hospital. If you have previously worked in a large facility, highlight your experience working in a large facility.

"Change can be a bit trying for everyone involved. Personally, I am excited about the opportunity to work in a larger facility such as Mount Sinai Hospital. I feel like in a facility this size, and with so many specialty areas, there will always be room for growth."

"There will not be a transition period as I am used to working in a larger facility close to the same size as Mount Sinai Hospital. I worked for five years in a 900-bed facility and was very comfortable working in a facility that size."

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"Coming from a retail background, where I've worked in stores with high script counts, I am accustomed to working with high volume and a fast-paced environment. Therefore, I can foresee a smooth transition in regards to facility size."

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Good answer; however, if you have specific numbers, those would be very helpful here.

"Coming from a role in retail pharmacy, I have worked in stores with script counts as high as 1,000 per day. I am accustomed to working with a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment. I foresee a smooth transition in regards to your task volume and facility size."