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• Oversees all
policy and proce-
dures
• Ensures all
regulatory compli-
ance standards
are met.
For each surgi-
cal management
position you list,
include details
like the number
of ORs you man-
age, the average
annual or month-
ly case-volume as
well as the num-
ber of full-time
employees
(FTEs) you over-
see. Key: Sum up
the responsibili-
ties and duties
section in 2 to 3
sentences; any-
thing more is just
overkill.
But don't sell
yourself short.
Highlight your
In advance of the interview, it's always a good
idea to prepare to answer these 4 common
questions so you come off as confident and
composed:
1. How did you deal with a difficult doctor or
staff member?
2. What do you feel is your greatest profes-
sional achievement?
3. Why do you feel you're a fit for this posi-
tion?
4. How would you describe your management
style?
On the other end of the spectrum, here are 3
questions you should consider asking a
prospective employer:
1. What are the top 3 traits you look for in an
administrator or nurse manager (or what-
ever position you're interviewing for) that
sets them apart from the rest of the pack?
2. Assuming I am the successful candidate
for this position, what could I do in the first
60-90 days on the job that would exceed
your expectations?
3. Are there any challenges you're facing
now, or foresee facing in the near future,
that I could address for you?
— Andréa Venezio
Ace the Job Interview
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