Intern Optometrist at St Edmunds Eye Hospital

Job Description 

• As an Optometrist 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. 

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 Required 

• 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.