Retail Optician / Optometrist (ISLANDWIDE) #HAL

Recruit Express Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,900 - 39,060; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients’ eyes and operate diagnostic equipment. The role involves recommending optical aids, educating patients on eye health, and managing inventory of contact lenses. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in eye care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec in Opticianry or Diploma in Optometry.
• No experience required as training provided.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ eyes to detect signs of injury, disease, and vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment.
• Explain eye examination results to patients.
• Write referrals to ophthalmologist when necessary.
• Teach first-time contact lens wearers.
• Manage inventory of contact lenses and solutions.

Skills

Eye examination techniques

Customer service

Diagnostic equipment operation

Education

Nitec in Opticianry or Diploma in Optometry

Tools

Slit-lamp bio-microscopy

Fundus camera

Optical coherence tomography

Non-contact tonometer

Humphrey visual field analyser

Job description

Working hours:5 days’ work week, generally 11am-9pm with the exception of a few outlets.

Location:Islandwide

Perform eye refraction for customers and take necessary measurements using tools and equipment

Recommend appropriate optical aids based on findings and demands

Troubleshoot and adjust the fitting of spectacles and ophthalmic lenses

Keep and maintain customers' eye health record and historical data of purchases

Job Description (Optometrist)

Examine patients’ eyes to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality and vision defects

Operate diagnostic equipment such as slit-lamp bio-microscopy, fundus camera, optical coherence tomography, non-contact tonometer, Humphrey visual field analyser and etc.

Explain eye examination results to patients, offer advice and reassurance on vision-related matters

Recommend appropriate optical aids based on findings and demands

Write referrals to ophthalmologist upon discovery of eye condition that requires doctor’s attention

Teach first time contact lens wearer the proper way of handling contact lenses

Manage the inventory of contact lenses, trial lenses and contact lens solutions

Troubleshoot and adjust the fitting of spectacles and ophthalmic lenses

Keep and maintain patients’ eye health record and historical data of purchases

Ensure equipment and measuring tools are in good working condition

Ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Nitec in Opticianry or Diploma in Optometry

No experience required as training provided