family physician

Mettra Pharmacy; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Canada is seeking a medical professional to provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnostics, treatment prescriptions, and health advocacy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine or similar fields, along with relevant experience and the necessary licensure. This permanent position offers 40 hours of work per week with a focus on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in related field.
• Eligible for professional liability insurance.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients.
• Examine patients' health condition.
• Consult with other medical practitioners.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• Advise patients on health care.

Skills

Patient care

Medical diagnostics

Communication

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
• Advise patients on health care
• Be the patient advocate
• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
• Provide acute care management
• Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• College of Family Physicians Certification (CCFP)
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week