How quickly do you make decisions? Give an example.
Quick decision-making skills are a good quality to have as an Optometrist. However, not all decisions need to be made quickly when regarding a patient's health. Some decisions need to be researched and well-thought-out. Since the interviewer asked how quickly you make decisions, they most likely want to hear an example when you had to make a quick decision. Give an example of one such time.
"I can make decisions quickly when it is warranted. I like to evaluate how a decision I make will impact the patient, so I may take a little longer to decide based on if research is needed or if I need to consult with a colleague. An example of my quick decision-making skills is when I performed an eye exam on a pediatric patient who had a seizure. I had administered cycloplegic eye drops, and several minutes later, they started convulsing. I had my staff call 911, and we started flushing the patient's eyes. My staff tried removing the patient's parents from the room, but I allowed them to stay to explain what we were doing to their child. The family thanked me later for letting them stay and be a part of their child's treatment."
