Ophthalmic Assistant Intern

Singapore Medical Group Limitedsmg.sg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Medical Group Limitedsmg.sg is seeking an Energetic Optometry Assistant to support eye care services. You will assist the optometrist with basic examinations, communicate with patients to collect histories, and offer professional guidance on eye health.

You will maintain patient records, ensure instruments and devices are in good condition, and assist doctors in the operating theatre when needed. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and excellent interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Passionate, friendly and cheerful disposition.
• Proactive and responsible.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optometrist with basic eye examinations using specialised equipment to check ocular health.
• Communicate with patients to obtain detailed case histories.
• Provide professional advices and solutions to patients.
• Keep and maintain detailed patient records of their eye health.
• Maintain all equipment and measuring devices to be in good working condition.
• Assist doctors in operating theatre.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

• Assist the optometrist to perform basic eye examinations using specialised equipment to check ocular health and diagnose symptoms of any general health conditions or any vision defects
• Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
• Provide professional advices and solutions to patients
• Keep and maintain detailed patient records of their eye health
• Maintain all equipment and measuring devices to be in good working condition
• Assist doctors in operating theatre

Job Requirements

• Willing to learn
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Passionate, friendly and cheerful disposition
• Proactive and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill