Optometrist (Locum / Full-time / Intern) at an Eye specialist Hospital - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, an Eye specialist Hospital located in Surulere, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist (Locum / Full-time / Intern)

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye inspections including visual acuity measurement, refractions, Eye pressure measurement, etc
• Identify the 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 post-operative 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 in a 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
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.