Primary Care Physician

Pharmacare; Samal; On-site; PHP 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacare is seeking a Clinical Leader to deliver primary care services and guide facility operations in a community-focused setting. The physician will provide consultations, manage diseases, prescribe safely, and promote preventive care.

The role also oversees daily facility operations, mentors staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives quality improvements across clinical and administrative domains.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with active PRC license.
• Accredited PhilHealth Care Professional / YAKAP/KONSULTA.
• Experience in Community Health or LGU-based practice preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses and ensure rational drug use.
• Promote preventive care and health education.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure proper referrals.
• Lead facility operations, staff supervision, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with management and stakeholders for program implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Digital health solutions

Process improvement

Job description

A. Clinical Duties (Primary Care Physician):

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients

• Manage acute and chronic illnesses

• Prescribe medications and ensure rational drug use

• Promote preventive care, health education, and wellness programs

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records

• Ensure proper referral of patients to specialists or higher-level facilities when needed

• Support teleconsultation services, if applicable

B. Leadership & Administrative Duties (Head of Facility):

• Oversee daily operations of the facility, including staff scheduling and workflow

• Supervise and mentor healthcare staff (nurses, encoders, allied personnel)

• Ensure compliance with PhilHealth policies and other regulatory requirements

• Monitor facility performance, patient volume, and service quality

• Ensure proper documentation, billing, and reporting processes

• Coordinate with management, partners, and stakeholders for program implementation

C. Quality & Patient Care Management:

• Ensure high standards of patient care and safety

• Implement clinical guidelines and protocols

• Address patient concerns and resolve complaints

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

D. Reporting & Coordination:

• Submit regular reports on clinical and operational performance

• Represent the facility in meetings and external engagements

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent, with active PRC license.

• Must be an Accredited PhilHealth Care Professional / YAKAP/KONSULTA.

• Experience in Community Health or LGU-Based practice is highly preferred

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, digital health solutions, or process improvement methodologies (preferred).

• Strong interest or background in healthcare innovation, medical technology, or research.