If you have a letter of recommendation or performance review from a previous employer that describes your attention to detail, let the interviewer know when responding to this question. A former employer's or supervisor's comments on your attention to detail carry more weight than yours. If you do not have a letter or performance review, explain why you consider yourself a detail-oriented person.

"Yes, I consider myself very detail-oriented. I have always had jobs that required paying attention to the smallest details, which even carries over into my personal life. I have caught errors in reports and patient files that other respectable healthcare professionals overlooked, and I look forward to bringing this skill to your company."

"I'm a detail-oriented person, I keep a detailed shift 'cheat sheet' for every shift I work. It helps ensure that I don't miss any orders, medications, charting, or any other aspect of patient care during my shift."