JOB SUMMARY: The main responsibility for the optometrist will be performing eye examinations to check for vision problems and diseases. The optometrist will, based on the results prescribe or offer the appropriate advice to the patient while maintaining high standards of care.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination
Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation
Prescribe corrective lenses when required
Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care
Educate patients on proper eye care
Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer
Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care.
Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for the Eye clinic department
Review and update budget for Eye clinic department.
Basic bookkeeping duties associated with tracking patient’s orders and recording purchases and other necessary information for each patient
Preparing work orders for optical laboratory
Job Requirements
A Diploma holder in Optometry from a recognized institution
Licensed Optometrist
2 years of experience
ICT literate
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@riverjordanmedicalcenter.com using the position as subject of email.
Apply via :
hr@riverjordanmedicalcenter.com
