Optometrist

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced lead Optometrist for the Eye Surgery Centre in Singapore. You will collaborate with Ophthalmologists to deliver high-quality eye care and supervise clinicians and technicians.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Optometry, at least 5 years of clinical experience, full OOB registration, and strong leadership and communication skills. Paediatric assessments and myopia management support are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in clinical field.
• Full registration with Singapore Optometry Optician Board (OOB).
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching and managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides essential eye care services within Eye Surgery Centre in collaboration with Ophthalmologists.
• Supervises and mentors Optometrists and Ophthalmic technicians in the eye department.
• Performs objective and/or subjective refractions for wide range of patients including children and elderly.
• Provides clinical supervision to junior Optometrists and Ophthalmic technicians.
• Handles patient complaints and queries promptly and effectively.
• Conducts paediatric examinations and supports Myopia Control management with Atropine.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optometry

Tools

Zeiss Forum

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• provides essential eye care services within Eye Surgery Centre department, collaborating with Ophthalmologists to ensure optimal patient care, in accordance to established hospital policies and procedures, standards of Singapore Optometry Optician Board (OOB).
• Assist in supervising and mentor the Optometrists and Ophthalmic technicians in the eye department.
• Perform accurate objective and/or subjective refractions for wide range of individual, including children, adults, elderly, non-verbal individuals, and those who may have cognitive limitations.
• To provide clinical supervision support to junior Optometrists and Ophthalmic technicians in their respective areas of work.
• Handles difficult situations like patients' complaints and queries within the department promptly and effectively.
• Proficient in Zeiss Forum.
• Conduct clinical competency assessment for Optometrist, technician and administrative staff.
• Conduct paediatric examination and assist Ophthalmologist in the management of Myopia Control using Atropine.
• To manage and run sub-specialties clinic.
• Provide primary eye care service.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Perform any other administrative and clinical related duties as required.
• Assist with planning of staff roster.
• Stay updated with new instrumentation, techniques, and procedures by attending workshops, seminars, and in-service education classes.
• Attend meetings on issues related to Eye Surgery Centre department.
• Participation in developing new and improved clinical services.
• Any ad hoc duties as assigned by RO.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in clinical field.
• Full registration with Singapore Optometry Optician Board (OOB).
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Possess excellent communication, supervisory, negotiation, coaching and managerial skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to priorities tasks and manage projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.