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Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Tasks: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Examine patients' health condition to identify diseases and injuries . 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. Prescribe and administer medications and treatments. Inoculate and vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases. Advise patients on health care. Report births, deaths, contagious and other diseases to government authorities. Be the patient advocate. 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). Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available.