Family Physician

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighbourly Pharmacy Inc. is seeking a general family physician in Alberta to examine patients, manage acute and continuous care, and coordinate primary care across a network of community pharmacies. The role requires recent practice and active CPSA registration.

You will provide vaccinations, counsel patients and families, and contribute to high-quality patient experiences in a collaborative team environment within a growing Canadian network.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered member of the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons.
• Recent (within 12 months) experience as a general family physician.
• Completion of university credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships).
• Health Insurance Provider Identification Number (Practice ID).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Passion for patient care and patient experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and take histories; order tests and consult with other practitioners.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
• Provide emergency and acute care management.
• Vaccinate patients and advise on health promotion and prevention.
• Counsel patients and families on health and lifestyle issues.
• Advise on patient advocacy and coordinate primary care.
• Provide continuous care and report births, deaths, and diseases to authorities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Provide emergency care
• Provide acute care management
• Vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients and their families on health care, including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
• Perform patient advocacy role
• Coordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide continuous care to patients
• Report births, deaths, and contagious and other diseases to governmental authorities.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• Must be issued a valid practice permit.
• Recent (within the last 12 months) experience as a general family physician
• Completion of University Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, etc.)
• Health Insurance Provider Identification Number (Practice ID)
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills
• A passion for patient care and the patient experience
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Schedule

• 32 to 40 hours per week.

Who We Are

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 300+ locations from coast to coast are united by one priority: our patients! We strive to uphold each pharmacy’s tradition of providing outstanding patient care by offering accessible healthcare with a personal touch of kindness in each community we serve. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in helping our employees realize their career goals.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to delivering accessibility and equality to all job applicants, staff, and our customers. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

While all responses are appreciated, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.