Retail Optometrist

RECRUIT NOW SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 33 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

RECRUIT NOW SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join our network of outlets across Singapore. You will conduct eye exams and operate diagnostic equipment to assess vision and eye health.

You will communicate results, recommend optical aids, and train junior team members in a supportive eyecare environment. Experience in retail is a plus; diploma in optometry and OOB registration eligibility required; long and varied hours across outlets.

Qualificações

• Must hold a Diploma in Optometry from a recognised institution.
• Eligible for provisional, conditional, or full registration with the OOB.
• Previous retail experience is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to identify injuries, diseases, and vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment such as slit-lamp, OCT, tonometer, and fundus camera.
• Explain examination results and provide professional advice to patients.
• Recommend optical aids based on findings and patient needs.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists when medical attention is required.
• Educate first-time contact lens wearers on proper use and care of lenses.
• Manage inventory for contact lenses and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and adjust spectacles and ophthalmic lenses for proper fit.
• Maintain accurate patient eye health records and purchase histories.
• Ensure all diagnostic equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Supervise, guide, and train junior Optometrists and Opticians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Formação académica

Diploma in Optometry

Eligibility for registration with OOB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Up till $3,000 – S$3,800 per month + Comm + Variable bonus (after 1 year of service)
• Work Location: Various outlets across Singapore
• Work time: 5 days per week, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, depending on outlet location
• Established Home-Grown Eyecare Specialist
• Exposure to International Eyewear Brands
• Hands-On Optical Dispensing & Lens Fitting
• Supportive Team & Professional Eyecare Environment

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to identify injuries, eye diseases, abnormalities, and vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, including slit-lamp biomicroscopes, fundus cameras, optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines, non-contact tonometers, and Humphrey visual field analysers.
• Explain eye examination results to patients and provide professional advice and reassurance on vision-related concerns.
• Recommend suitable optical aids based on examination findings and patients' visual needs.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists when eye conditions requiring further medical attention are identified.
• Educate first-time contact lens wearers on the proper use, handling, and care of contact lenses.
• Manage inventory for contact lenses, trial lenses, and contact lens solutions.
• Troubleshoot and adjust spectacles and ophthalmic lenses to ensure proper fit and comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient eye health records and purchase histories.
• Ensure all diagnostic equipment and measuring tools are properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Supervise, guide, and train junior Optometrists and Opticians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Optometry from a recognised institution, such as Singapore Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Must be eligible for provisional, conditional, or full registration with the Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB).
• Previous retail experience will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain clinical findings clearly to patients.
• Strong customer service skills and a patient-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn, develop clinical expertise, and support the training of junior team members.