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.
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