About this role
Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Family medicine residency programs. Work setting: Clinic. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. 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. 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). Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC). Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.