Optometrist at HR-EX Consulting Full Time

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye inspections including visual acuity measurement, refractions, Eye pressure measurement and so on
• Identify 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
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
• Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plan, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management, in patients’ charts
• 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
• Current license to operate
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Able to work under stressful situation
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Participate in the implementation of patient education, clinical support and community outreach programs
• Must be able to evaluate the results of a variety of diagnostic tests and decide on the best course of treatment for a patient
• Must be able to clearly explain eye care instructions to their patients, as well as answer patients’ questions.
• Customer service oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders, conditions, and treatment
• Flexible, team player, and critical thinker

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Role is based in Lagos
• Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.