Optometrist at Abuja Clinics

Responsibilities

• Examine the eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council.
• Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing.
• Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses.
• Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects.
• Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters.
• Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses.
• Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines.
• Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
• Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses.
• Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required.
• Supervise and train store staff.
• Open and close the store according to established guidelines.
• Perform core administrative functions.
• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Assess patient and family readiness and identifying learning needs.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
• Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient education manual.
• Document patient and family education.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)Degree with 3 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy.
• Excellent Customer Service & Communication.
• Plan and perform daily activities in an organised manner.
• Kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
• Able to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.
• Focused, detailed and creative in decision making.
• Physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
• Able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
• Think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions.