Retail Optometrist (Training Provided)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an Optometrist for their clinics in Singapore. The role involves examining patients' eyes to detect various conditions and operating diagnostic equipment. Candidates with a minimum Diploma in Optometry are encouraged to apply, and training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for newcomers to the field. Responsibilities also include managing contact lens inventory and maintaining patient records. A strong commitment to patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Optometry is required.
• No experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients' eyes to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment for various eye examinations.
• Explain eye examination results to patients and offer advice.
• Recommend appropriate optical aids based on findings.
• Write referrals to ophthalmologists if necessary.
• Teach first-time contact lens wearers proper handling.
• Manage inventory of contact lenses and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and adjust fitting of spectacles.
• Maintain patients' eye health records.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Education

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

• 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