CPBSC’s drug programs department is seeking family physicians and psychiatrists with clinical experience in prescribing opioids, sedatives, and stimulant medications for a part-time medical consultant role.
The current contract is for up to eight hours per week, with the potential for additional hours.
CPSBC is particularly interested in engaging with consultants with expertise in managing patients with complex mental health conditions and prescribing psychotropic medications such as stimulants and sedatives. It is essential for applicants to have knowledge of the clinical indications, and the clinical practice guidelines guiding the initiation and ongoing prescribing of these medications, as well as appropriate tapering of psychotropic medications.
Under the direction of the deputy registrar and the program manager, the medical consultant carries out the mandate of the department: to encourage physicians and surgeons to prescribe according to evidence-based best practices and accepted clinical standards, and to promote quality improvement in medical practice in compliance with CPSBC standards, and in accordance with the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act.
The medical consultant will work within a well-established quality assurance program with clear policies and procedures. Consultants will provide feedback and guidance to physicians and surgeons related to the prescribing of psychoactive medications, particularly opioids, sedative, and stimulant medications, and will provide support to registrants by conducting prescribing reviews based on objective criteria.
Medical consultants must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, be able to work in a collaborative team environment, have a current understanding of best practices, and up-to-date knowledge of clinical care guidelines.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, with a resume, to the manager, drug programs.
- Confidential fax: 604-733-1267
- Email: drugprograms@cpsbc.ca
All correspondence will be held in strict confidence.