Retail Optometrist

• Up till $3,000 – S$3,800 per month + Comm + Variable bonus (after 1 year of service)
• Work Location: Various outlets across Singapore
• Work time: 5 days per week, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, depending on outlet location
• Established Home-Grown Eyecare Specialist
• Exposure to International Eyewear Brands
• Hands-On Optical Dispensing & Lens Fitting
• Supportive Team & Professional Eyecare Environment

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to identify injuries, eye diseases, abnormalities, and vision defects.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, including slit-lamp biomicroscopes, fundus cameras, optical coherence tomography (OCT) machines, non-contact tonometers, and Humphrey visual field analysers.
• Explain eye examination results to patients and provide professional advice and reassurance on vision-related concerns.
• Recommend suitable optical aids based on examination findings and patients' visual needs.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists when eye conditions requiring further medical attention are identified.
• Educate first-time contact lens wearers on the proper use, handling, and care of contact lenses.
• Manage inventory for contact lenses, trial lenses, and contact lens solutions.
• Troubleshoot and adjust spectacles and ophthalmic lenses to ensure proper fit and comfort.
• Maintain accurate patient eye health records and purchase histories.
• Ensure all diagnostic equipment and measuring tools are properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Supervise, guide, and train junior Optometrists and Opticians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Optometry from a recognised institution, such as Singapore Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Must be eligible for provisional, conditional, or full registration with the Optometrists and Opticians Board (OOB).
• Previous retail experience will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain clinical findings clearly to patients.
• Strong customer service skills and a patient-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn, develop clinical expertise, and support the training of junior team members.