Job Description
Job Description
- As anOptometrist you will be expected use to your skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients.
- You will also be responsible for conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and determining patients’ visual alertness.
Responsibilities
- Identify the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
- Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
- Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
- Prescribe corrective lenses and medications
- Contact lens fitting and Focimeter use
- Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
- Maintain communication with Nurses and support staff in order to optimize quality clinical care and service
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities.
- Able to work under stressful situations.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Customer service oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders, conditions, and treatment.