Optometry Specialist

Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.

To perform refraction, biometry and perimetry.

To perform contact lenses measurements and application according to physician’s order.

Provides information to patient and families regarding care of contact lenses and glasses.

To perform visual aids

To maintain ophthalmic equipment and supplies.

To maintain the OPD census updated

Complies with hospital dress code.

Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.

Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.

Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.

Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned by superiors.

Reporting to

Head of Department

Supervises

None

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Education:

BSC Optometry or similar degree.

Registration in Saudi Medical Council and/or Current license to practice in Saudi Arabia.

Current CPR certification.

Experience:

Required

Two (2) years experience as Optometrist

• Fluency in verbal and write English, can speak Arabic desirable.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Good in Customer care
• Knowledge of computer application