Full-Time Lead Optometrist - Build Patient Relationships

Optique Optometrists; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Optique Optometrists in South Africa is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our Parklands/Table View branch as the primary optometrist. You will deliver high-quality clinical care and create a positive patient experience, while working independently and as part of a collaborative branch team.

You will lead day-to-day clinical operations, supported by Optique’s wider clinical network, in a role focused on patient care, professional development and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Optometry degree
• Current HPCSA registration as an Optometrist
• Sound clinical knowledge and professional judgement
• Warm, patient-centred approach to eye care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
• Genuine commitment to providing exceptional clinical care and patient service

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Identify and manage visual and ocular conditions within the appropriate professional scope.
• Provide patients with clear, individualised clinical advice.
• Recommend suitable lenses, frames, contact lenses and other optical solutions.
• Conduct contact-lens assessments and fittings where required.
• Ensure that patients receive a professional, caring and consistent experience.
• Work collaboratively with the branch team to support the practice’s operational and performance objectives

Skills

Clinical judgement

Patient communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor of Optometry

Job description

Optique Optometrists in South Africa is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join our Parklands/Table View branch as the primary optometrist. You will deliver high-quality clinical care and create a positive patient experience, while working independently and as part of a collaborative branch team.

You will lead day-to-day clinical operations, supported by Optique’s wider clinical network, in a role focused on patient care, professional development and service excellence.