How to Answer: When handling multiple patients and physicians, how do you stay organized?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Behavioral Health Technician job interview.
18. When handling multiple patients and physicians, how do you stay organized?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know if you are good at multitasking and if can handle the stressful part of your job. Discuss your organizational skills- give examples from your current or most recent roles and follow it up with any compliments from your supervisors regarding the organization.
Written by Heather Douglass
1st Answer Example
"I always carry post- it notes and pens in my pockets and write reminders throughout the day so that I do not forget anything. I also update patient notes on the computer as soon as I am done visiting with the patient so that everything is in the system before I leave for the day. Lastly, before I start the day I take a few minutes to review my calendar and voicemails so that I do not miss any important changes that may be coming up. In my most recent role, my supervisor called out my organizational skills in a team meeting and asked me to help other technicians with best practices."
Written by Heather Douglass
2nd Answer Example
"Besides my detailed to-do list and personal calendar, our clinic and I rely on our amazing administrative staff. They are all very professional and great at their jobs. They help me manage my appointments as well as pull charts and greet my clients."
Written by Heather Douglass