Retail Optometrist (ISLANDWIDE, Training Provided)

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients’ eyes, detect injuries, diseases, and vision defects, and explain results to patients. Islandwide clinics, with a 5-day work week and shifts typically from 11am to 9pm.

You will operate diagnostic equipment (slit-lamp, fundus camera, OCT, tonometer, Humphrey visual field analyser), recommend optical aids, teach first-time wearers, manage eyewear fitting, and maintain patient health records.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Optometry.
• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients’ eyes to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality and vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment (slit-lamp bio-microscopy, fundus camera, OCT, non-contact tonometer, Humphrey visual field analyser, etc.).
• Explain eye examination results to patients and offer advice on vision-related matters.
• Recommend appropriate optical aids based on findings and demands.
• Write referrals to ophthalmologist when eye conditions require medical attention.
• Teach first-time contact lens wearers proper handling of contact lenses.
• Manage inventory of contact lenses, trial lenses and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and adjust the fitting of spectacles and ophthalmic lenses.
• Keep and maintain patients’ eye health records and purchase history.
• Ensure equipment and measuring tools are in good working condition.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum Diploma in Optometry

Job description

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

Location:Islandwide

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 Diploma in Optometry


• No experience required as training provided