A healthcare project manager must be an agile problem solver. In your opinion, what does it take to be a great problem solver?

"My current reports tell me that I am an excellent problem solver, and I believe this is because I have a natural organizational mind, further developed as I earned my bachelor's in healthcare management. I can take an issue, reverse engineer to solve it, and then use that resolution as a basis for avoiding future issues. I am also a big-picture thinker, which allows me to come up with various resolutions per problem."

"I have a well-honed ability to research, read, and explore for answers. I believe these are critical factors for problem-solving, especially in the ever-changing and highly-regulated healthcare industry. When I base my recommendations on facts rather than by guessing, I develop my knowledge base, get to the core of the issue faster, and build the respect of my team members. This approach will be essential as I begin my career as a healthcare project manager."

You want to avoid not having a systematic approach to problem-solving and that you 'wing it' when a problem occurs. The interviewer wants to know that you can successfully handle any problem you may face and do it with ease. When healthcare project managers have the ability to solve problems, it shows the interviewer that you have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, both essential for project managers to possess.