Optometrist (in retail)
Optica Bahrain
Posted on December 3, 2018
Working Experience: 2 - 3 years Bahrain - Bahrain
Education: Any Graduation, Bachelor of Science(Other), Diploma(Other).
Nationality: Any Arabic National, Filipino, Indian
Commission, OT, Transportation, private medical insurance, 2 yearly ticket will be provided by company.
Job Description
Examine all patients as per the “eye test essential” to detect signs of abnormality, visual defects, and issuing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses
Check for signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, etc…)
Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
Use specialist equipment (e.g. Phoropter, ARK, Retinoscope, Ophthalmoscope, etc…) for diagnosis and testing
Check fitting and quality of prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses (life style dispensing)
Refer to doctors in case of suspected pathology
Meet branch/store sales targets with regard to selling glasses and contact lenses
Participate in continuing education and training
Supervise and train junior staff
Manage the inventory and merchandising of retail aspects of glasses, contact lenses and other vision care products
Liaise with the team for coming-up with innovative ideas leading to the development of the branch/store
Position overview
Be responsible for creating an exceptional clinical experience for every patients / customers
Abide by the company’s uniform practice guide lines (refer to “eye test essentials”)
Incorporate life style dispensing throughout the customer’s journey within your store
Company Industry
Medical / Healthcare / Diagnostics / Medical Devices
Department/Functional Area
Doctor / Nurse / Paramedics / Hospital Technicians / Medical Research
Desired Candidate Profile
Competencies (required knowledge, skills and academic qualifications)
Bachelor degree in Optometry
Valid optometrist License / registration (depending upon the country of origin)
Minimum 2-3 year work experience preferably in Optical retail
Excellent knowledge of most common optical instruments and their application
Good communication skills
Fluent in English mandatory, and Arabic is appreciated
Team player
Hard working
Customer service oriented
Excellent knowledge of major international brands available of frames, sunglasses, Rx lenses, contact lenses and solutions
