Opticians at Me Cure Healthcare Limited

Department: Optometry
Reports to: Chief Optometrist
Job Purpose: The optician will assist patients with eye wear selection, purchase and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of assistance to patients with eye wear selection, purchase and maintenance.
• Provision of clerical and purchasing support to the Eye Care Center as part of a team.
• Provision of assistance to patients with contact lens purchases and care.
• Monitor flow and frequency of the usage of medications.
• Follow up on the purchase and supply of medications.
• Present a positive image of Me Cure Eye Center through professional appearance and behavior.
• Identifies own areas of development and seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to client requests.
• Anticipates client needs and initiates action to meet those needs.
• Carries out responsibilities in a timely fashion requesting assistance as needed.
• Knows, understands and abides by the policies and procedures of the Me Cure Eye Center.
• Works cooperatively within own unit/department and with other units and departments.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility, tries to make others’ jobs easier.
• Recognizes and supports the skills and qualities of others.
• Willingly exchanges appropriate and professional information with co-workers
• Listens to client needs and responds in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Provides timely feedback to the appropriate client in a clear and concise manner.
• Uses professional judgment in providing information based on the situation and is sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
• Consistently ensures that information known about the client is kept private and confidential.
• Treats clients’ property, and Me Cure Eye Centers’ property with care and respect.
• Demonstrates conservation and responsible use of resources.
• Contributes to the safety and security of Me Cure Eye Center environment through personal actions.
• Continually strives to suggest and implement ways to improve personal, departmental and institutional performance.
• Perform other duties or functions as assigned
• Report any problem/issues to the departmental head.

Requirements
Education:

• Possession of a Diploma/Certificate in dispensing optician.

Work Experience:

•  Professional experience of at least two (2) years.

Certification:

• Must possess a current professional license in required field.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Design, fit and dispense corrective lenses for spectacles.
• Selection of choice of frames.
• Good relations skills.
• Customizing and adjusting eyeglasses.
• Ability to write work orders.
• Meticulous and accurate.

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, radiation and pharmacological agents
• Work requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.