Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
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Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
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Public or community health centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
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Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
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Examine patients’ health condition to identify diseases and injuries
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Help patients develop healthy habits, break old habits and reshape their approach to wellness
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Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate medical treatment
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Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
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Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
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Advise patients on health care
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Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities
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Communicate health promotion, disease, illnes and accident prevention to patients
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Be the patient advocate
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Co-ordinate or manage primary patient care
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.