optometrist

Summerland Optometry; Summerland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Summerland is seeking a qualified optometrist to examine patients' eyes, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment for ocular disorders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in optometry and relevant licensure. Strong client focus and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. Relocation may be required, and candidates must be legally able to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' eyes and conduct tests.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and vision aids.
• Counsel patients on visual hygiene.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Degree in optometry

Job description

• Education : Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Tasks

• Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use specialized instruments to determine visual efficiency
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids to correct patients' vision
• Prescribe treatment to conserve, improve and correct vision and other ocular disorders
• Counsel patients on visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, working distances and safety factors
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons when ocular or other diseases are found

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?