physician, family

Medicentres; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Edmonton is looking for qualified candidates to consult with patients and administer healthcare efficiently. This permanent role requires a degree in a relevant medical field and comprises various tasks aimed at improving patient health. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Experience is an asset, and various language skills will be considered.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is required.
• Experience is indicated as an asset.
• Candidates must be available for shift or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' health.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments.
• Advise patients on health care strategies.
• Manage primary patient care and provide counseling.
• Report diseases to government authorities.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliable

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 50 hours per week

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Asset languages

• Afrikaans
• Arabic
• Mandarin
• Hindi
• Dutch; Flemish
• Russian
• Filipino; Pilipino
• Polish
• Ukrainian
• Chinese

Tasks

• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
• 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 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

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program