Optometrist

Middle East Optical; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Monthly Sales Commission: 2.5%–3%

Official Uniform Provided

Job summary

Middle East Optical in the UAE is seeking a qualified optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations and determine prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, in line with approved standards.

You will train customers on lens usage, maintain a clean examination room, and support sales operations including invoicing. A valid Eye Examination License (DOH or DHA) is required, and visa sponsorship is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Eye Examination License (DOH or DHA).
• Residence visa sponsorship is preferred with residency costs covered.
• Good conduct and professional ethics.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow instructions and guidance.
• Preferably residing nearby for timely shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations accurately according to approved professional standards.
• Diagnose refractive errors and determine correct prescriptions for glasses and lenses.
• Prescribe optical lenses (glasses and contact lenses) based on the customer’s needs.
• Fit contact lenses and train customers on proper usage and care.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the examination room, prepare equipment, and sanitize tools as required.
• Maintain daily cleanliness and organization of the examination room and showroom.
• Participate in receiving, organizing, and arranging merchandise, including attaching barcodes and pricing.
• Accurately enter data and invoices into the company’s electronic system and follow the provided instructional training materials.
• Participate in sales operations, customer service and issuing invoices according to company procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of daily financial entries and perform daily cash closing with full precision.
• Comply with the company’s Dress Code Policy, including wearing the official uniform during working hours.
• Wear the white medical coat during eye examinations and while working inside the showroom.
• Adhere to shift schedules, including arriving 15 minutes early for the morning shift for preparation.
• Follow all company policies related to discipline, appearance, attendance, and administrative instructions.

Skills

Eye examination

Prescription accuracy

Customer training

Teamwork

Dress code compliance

Tools

Electronic data entry system

Barcode tagging & pricing

Job description

• Must hold a valid Eye Examination License issued by the relevant health authority in the UAE (DOH or DHA).
• It is preferred that the candidate is able to obtain a residence visa under personal sponsorship or spouse sponsorship, and the company will cover the residency costs.
• Good conduct, professional ethics, and respectful behavior when dealing with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work as part of a team and integrate within a collaborative work environment.
• Willingness to accept instructions and guidance and apply them accurately.
• Preferably residing in a nearby area to ensure reliable and timely arrival for shift schedules.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

First: Core Professional Duties

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations with high accuracy according to approved professional standards.
• Diagnose refractive errors and determine correct prescriptions for glasses and lenses.
• Prescribe optical lenses (glasses and contact lenses) based on the customer’s needs.
• Fit contact lenses and train customers on proper usage and care.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the examination room, prepare equipment, and sanitize tools as required.

Second: Operational Responsibilities (Based on Company Policy)

• Maintain daily cleanliness and organization of the examination room and showroom.
• Participate in receiving, organizing, and arranging merchandise, including attaching barcodes and pricing.
• Accurately enter data and invoices into the company’s electronic system and follow the provided instructional training materials.
• Participate in sales operations, customer service and issuing invoices according to company procedures.
• Ensure the accuracy of daily financial entries and perform daily cash closing with full precision.
• Comply with the company’s Dress Code Policy, including wearing the official uniform during working hours.
• Wear the white medical coat during eye examinations and while working inside the showroom.
• Adhere to shift schedules, including arriving 15 minutes early for the morning shift for preparation.
• Follow all company policies related to discipline, appearance, attendance, and administrative instructions.

Other Benefits

• Health Insurance:
  The employee receives annual health insurance fully covered by the company.
• Monthly Sales Commission:
  The Optometrist is entitled to a monthly sales commission ranging between 2.5% and 3%, according to company policy.
• Official Uniform Provided:
  The company provides the employee with the official work uniform according to the Dress Code Policy.