Denver Health and Hospital Authority Interview Questions
& Process

The interview was pretty easy and straightforward. The questions were to be expected, but my experience was also very tailored to the job in question. I was offered the role and then entered the negotiation process with HR on salary. All in all, pretty painless.

The HR wasn't involved, felt rushed and disorganized. The hiring manager reached out for the first round video call with them and the director. Questions were shared beforehand. The director didn't show up, claiming they were 'busy' and it was optional for them. I was told the job description and actual duties would differ, but I like challenges, so I proceeded to the second round. The second round was in-person with 13 people, including the hiring manager and director. Questions were again provided upfront. Most people joined online for this 90-minute interview. The whole thing felt off; not giving the candidate enough time or respect, especially when scheduled in advance, shows a lot about the team dynamic. People were asked on the spot to answer questions during my interview.

I had a preliminary phone call with the supervisor of pharmacy technicians and another manager from the department I applied for. The join code for the meeting was incomplete on the calendar invite, so I was a few minutes late. There was hardly any small talk, and I was asked to introduce myself as if they hadn't seen my resume and cover letter, which felt awkward because it seemed like they didn't bother reading what I submitted. Then they told me I wasn't a candidate for the position I applied for due to lacking hospital technician experience, even though the job description didn't require it. They suggested I could work as an entry-level technician for a year (alongside newly licensed individuals, despite my four years of experience) and then be eligible for a promotion. They asked if I'd interview for the entry-level position, which I agreed to, but I received a better offer later that day.

When applying for this technician position, I was given tests to take. One was a logic test, which was really hard. The other test had questions about whether I'm more or less likely than my coworkers to be punctual and honest. My coworkers are always on time and very honest, so I answered 'about as likely' for those questions. I think that's why I didn't get an interview. So, word to the wise: if you apply here, answer all the questions 'much more likely' to get a higher score. I was trying to be careful and honest, but it seems like you have to game the system.