Optometrist

Position Summary

•    Responsible for performing all medical services and procedures with the appropriate physicians, technicians and nurses in the department to achieve high quality results.
•    Participate in training of junior staff, CME and seminars.
•    Work and liaise with nurses and medical staff to maintain the highest professional standards.
•    Assist the head of the department in the coordination of department activities. 
•    Provide accurate, timely treatment of diseases in compliance and harmony with the quality management system.

Summary of Main Duties

•    To  provide primary vision care by administering eye examinations and to determine whether vision correction is needed with the prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses 
•    To provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation 
•    To dispense spectacle prescriptions, fit soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses
•    To assist in taking patient history, assess vision, refract, and perform diagnostic and screening tests 
•    To check glasses and contact lenses for accuracy and comfort.
•    To assist in Refractive Surgery Procedures (LASIK, PRK, Intraocorneal ring segments).
 

Responsibilities

Position Requirements/Qualifications

•    Bachelor in Science of Optometry & Optics 
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position

Licenses/Registration
•    MOH or DHA Registered Optician
•    BLS certification
 

Position criteria Other Skills/Abilities

•    Strong problem solving skills
•    Strong personal skills
•    Strong communication skills
•    Computer skills (HIS, Excel, Word etc…)
•    Data collection and analysis skills