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[amber062499]

Anyone who works in a doctors office, please help. I have an interview for a job that I really want to get, and I have NEVER worked in a Doctors office before so I have no idea what I should read up on for my 3 person interview, including 2 doctors!!! I have worked in a nursing home ever since graduating 3 yrs ago so therefore my skill level, well.... has faded a bit, lol. Please help anyone, i dont want to look stupid at this interview!! Thanks in advance! Sarah in Ontario Canada, RPN.

[3boyzmom]

I work in a four-physician clinic as the nurse manager. I've hired several people, and some of the things that stand out to me as important include:

1. Never, ever say you're looking for something "easier" than your current job. (sometimes people really do think clinic work is easier, and although it involves a lot less lifting, etc., it has its own special challenges, and it doesn't look good to say you're seeking "easier". Far better to say you're interested in a change.

2. Don't make a big point of saying that the schedule is what appeals to you most. (understandably, it may be- it was a huge relief for me to find a Monday through Friday job with weekends and holidays off, but it doesn't look good to seem like that's all you're after.)

3. You will want to point out your strengths, as you would for any job. Some of the qualities I look for are: ability to communicate well with all age groups; ability to problem-solve; ability to multi-task; willingness to seek guidance when needed; ability to get along well with co-workers (this can be an issue in the small clinic environment); the desire to LEARN; the desire to work as part of a team and the willingness to do what is required for the good of the clinic (you can't have a "that's not my job" attitude re: filing, a little clerical work, keeping the environment clean).

4. Have good eye contact, come across as friendly, and ask questions! (I've had people show up for interviews that exhibit very little interest in the job- they were the ones clearly looking for the good hours only, I think.)

Finally, relax, be yourself. If it's meant to be, it'll happen. I wish you the best of luck. Let us know how it turns out!

[Holly_RN]

I spent many years in a clinical setting. I'd let them see that your experience in a nursing home setting has made you flexible, adaptable, patience and a commitment to family centered care. You value the maintenance of dignity and are an excellent patient advocate because of this work experience..

[amber062499]

You guys are great! Thanks for the good advice!!! You dont understand how much your imput is appreciated!!!
Sarah
By the way, I canceled myinterview today! Blah!! Becasue of family scheduling issues....Am going to be going next week.
Thanks ladies!!!
By the way, take a look at my picture site, will show you who you are talking to...and my beautiful kids!!!My kids!

[NawlinsGirl]

Hi Amber,

I think between 3boyzmom and Holly they said it all. Good luck with your interview and please let us know how the interview goes. Thanks for sharing your family pictures with us.. You have a beautiful family................NAWLINSGIRL

[rottmommie]

let them know that you are a patient advocate, and are a very good mediator between physician and patient.
Let them know that you will care for the needs of the physician, and the patient as well. Let them know you are accustomed to being the "buffer zone" between the two, and that you are very good with problem solving.
that is truly what an office nurse does. They advocate. They support. They solve problems.
They run around and put out fires, without a firehose, or an extinguisher.
They mediate between physicians, patients, insurance companies.
They do everything. For little pay, for less thanks.
But you get weekends off!