Optometrist

George Optical Inc.; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical care provider in Batangas City seeks a qualified Optometrist to conduct eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and manage ocular health. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry, relevant work experience, and a passion for quality patient care. The role requires proficiency in eye care instruments and strong patient relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry and board passer.
• 1-2 years of work-related experience preferably from an eye center or hospital.
• Must have passion for providing quality eye care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations including screening and ocular health checks.
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
• Detect ocular conditions and manage patient care.

Skills

Ocular health checks

Patient management

Use of Retinoscope

Clinical knowledge

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Optometry

Tools

Ophthalmoscope

Keratometer

Slit lamp

Ishihara Color Vision Test

Non-Contact Tonometer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations including basic screening, refraction and anterior and posterior ocular health checks.
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Detect ocular conditions (e.g. myopia and dry eyes) and identify those at risk of eye diseases (e.g. macular degeneration and glaucoma).
• Know how to manage patients with such conditions and refer to specialists when necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor\'s Degree in Optometry and board passer.
• Preferably from 6-year course or DPA certified Optometrist, has excellent academic achievements.
• 1-2 years of work-related experience preferably from an eye center/hospital based or a reputable optical establishment.
• Has the clinical knowledge to be able to deliver PRIMARY EYE CARE to patients.
• Has the passion for providing quality and holistic eye care.

Able to operate and interpret the results of the following instruments:

• Retinoscope
• Ophthalmoscope
• Keratometer
• Slit lamp
• Ishihara Color Vision Test
• Non-Contact Tonometer

Highly motivated and can work under pressure, mature, detail oriented, team oriented, demonstrates a positive and approachable ability to understand patients. Able to develop doctor/client relationship and can maintain long lasting business relationship.