Job Description

Clinical Duties:

Conduct Comprehensive Eye Examinations:

Perform detailed eye exams to assess vision and detect conditions like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and binocular vision disorders.

Prescribe Corrective Lenses:

Accurately prescribe glasses, contact lenses, or other vision correction solutions based on individual patient needs.

Diagnose Eye Diseases:

Identify and manage common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Provide Vision Therapy:

Assess and recommend vision therapy or rehabilitation for patients with binocular vision problems, amblyopia, or other visual challenges.

Pre- and Post-Operative Care:

Manage patients undergoing surgical interventions (e.g., cataract surgery or LASIK), providing both pre-operative assessments and post-operative care.

Referrals:

Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals, referring patients for further treatment when necessary (e.g., corneal surgery or advanced disease management).

Supervisory and Leadership Duties:

Supervise Junior Optometrists and Technicians:

Provide mentorship, training, and guidance to junior optometrists and other clinical staff. Ensure adherence to high standards of clinical practice.

Oversee Clinic Operations:

Manage day-to-day clinic activities, ensuring smooth patient flow, efficient use of resources, and compliance with protocols and regulations.

Continuing Education and Training:

Lead ongoing training sessions for staff on the latest advancements in optometry, ensuring all team members stay updated on current trends and technologies in eye care.

Patient Education:

Educate patients on maintaining eye health, including advice on UV protection, digital eye strain, and proper contact lens care.

Administrative and Managerial Duties:

Quality Assurance:

Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure high standards of care and accurate diagnostics across all patient services.

Inventory Management:

Ensure adequate stock of lenses, frames, diagnostic tools, and other essential materials. Manage the procurement and maintenance of optical equipment.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate patient records, including prescriptions, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up visits, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards and medical guidelines.

Business Development:

Contribute to clinic growth by helping to expand the range of services offered, improve patient care delivery, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Experience:

total work: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person