Medical Consultant

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 175,000; Part time

Job summary

A provincial health authority in Edmonton is seeking a part-time Medical Consultant for a temporary contract to provide expert medical advice related to physician billing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in medicine, extensive clinical experience, and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. This role involves reviewing medical claims and ensuring legislative compliance. Salary range is competitive with annual earnings up to $174,444.

Benefits

Pension participation option

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Extensive medical expertise at local, provincial, and regional levels.
• Experience in clinical medicine.
• Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical advice on complex clinical and operational issues.
• Review claims for compliance with medical legislation.
• Interpret medical practice in compliance with legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Clinical expertise

Education

Degree in medicine

Job description

Overview

Ministry: Primary and Preventative Health Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: PART Time

Hours of Work: 18.13

Regular / Temporary: Temporary Contract (up to 3 years)

Scope: Open

Closing Date: September 12, 2025

This is a part-time temporary (up to 3 years) contract opportunity.

The Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable primary health care system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to public health challenges, improving public health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health and well-being throughout their lives by protecting public health and promoting wellness; coordinating and delivering safe, person-centered, quality health services.

As a Medical Consultant for Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services, you will provide expert medical advice and recommendations on a wide range of complex clinical, operational and policy issues related specifically to physician billing by drawing on your own extensive clinical experience with individual and team-based patient care.

Core responsibilities include reviewing claims to ensure compliance with legislation and the Schedule of Medical Benefits, providing interpretation of medical practice in compliance with legislation and providing expertise on practitioner practice patterns.

Qualifications

Your background includes extensive medical expertise demonstrated at the local, provincial and regional levels with a broad understanding of Alberta’s health system. You have experience in clinical medicine and are known for your superior analytical and communication skills. Your knowledge of emerging clinical and medical issues and strategies will be key to your success in this role. A degree in medicine and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta are required.

Salary: 4,699.47 - $6,683.69 bi-weekly. ($122,656 - $174,444 annually)

The successful candidate will be eligible to either participate in pension or receive remuneration in lieu of participating in the pension plan.

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. POSITION PROFILE

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