Intern Optometrist at a Premier Clinic and Hospital - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client is a premier clinic and hospital established in 1965 to provide ophthalmologic care in Nigeria.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intern Optometrist

Location: Ebute Metta, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

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.

Application Closing Date
8th June, 2021.