family physician

PHARMASAVE FRASER MALL; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a qualified candidate for a medical position. The successful applicant will conduct patient examinations, prescribe treatments, and provide health consultations. A degree in a relevant field and CCFP certification are required. This role demands strong patient advocacy and counseling skills, with a commitment to improving health outcomes. The position offers full-time hours and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a medical role.
• CCFP certification and licensure required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical information from patients and families.
• Examine patients to identify diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
• Advise patients on health care and preventive measures.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Health consultation

Medical examination

Medication prescription

Counselling

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Work setting

• Private practice


• Clinic

Tasks

• Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals


• Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries


• Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness


• 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


• Participate in health care policy and planning


• Advise patients on health care


• Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities


• Be the patient advocate


• Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care


• 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years


• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent


• Langue de travail : Anglais


• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week