Optometrist Retail

Responsibilities

• 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 analyzer 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
• Supervise and train new or younger Optometrists and Opticians
• Ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by the Branch Manager

Requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma in Optometry from a recognized college (e.g. Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
• Must be eligible for provisional/conditional/full registration with OOB
• Retail experience will be advantageous

Working hours:

 5 days’ work week, generally 11 am-9 pm with the exception of a few outlets.

Job Highlights

• In-house training and development opportunities (e.g. Orthokeratology, Binocular Vision, Vision Therapy)
• Experienced mentors to coach and nurture talents
• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive employee benefits