Senior Optometrist

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Job description

Clinical & Patient Care ·       Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity, refraction, binocular vision, and ocular health assessment. ·       Provide accurate prescriptions based on clinical findings and patient needs. ·       Identify abnormal ocular conditions and appropriately refer patients for further medical assessment. ·       Explain examination findings, prescriptions, lens options, eye-care recommendations, and follow-up requirements clearly to patients. ·       Handle clinical complaints and prescription-related concerns professionally and promptly. ·       Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records. Quality Control ·       Verify that finished spectacles meet the prescribed specifications before delivery, including lens power, frame and overall quality. ·       Investigate prescription or fitting errors and ensure corrective action is taken. ·       Ensure clinical equipment is properly used, maintained, and reported when malfunctioning. ·       Monitor compliance with professional standards. Team Leadership & Development ·       Supervise and support optometrist and clinical staff. ·       Conduct regular coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training. ·       Review clinical performance and identify competency gaps. ·       Ensure consistent examination and prescription standards across the clinical team. ·       Evaluate the optometrist performance and recommend improvement actions where necessary. ·       Review the clinic performance and provide feedback & recommendation for improvements. Operational & Business Support ·       Monitor daily examination volume, prescription rate, conversion, patient complaints, and other clinical KPIs. ·       Work closely with the Marketing & Sales Team to improve the patient experience and prescription-to-glass conversion while maintaining professional integrity. ·       Support & participate & coordinate marketing campaigns, corporate/college/school eye-screening activities, and other ECC initiatives when required. ·       Actively participate in social media and digital and traditional marketing activities. ·       Provide management with recommendations for improving clinical quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and revenue performance. Perks and benefits based on company policy and performance:- • Competitive salary package • Performance-based commission and incentives • Transport allowance • Responsibility allowance for leadership positions • Paid annual leave and public holidays • Pension contribution in compliance with Ethiopian labor law • Employee recognition and performance appreciation programs • Supportive and teamwork-oriented working environment • Opportunity to gain experience in healthcare marketing and customer service • Staff discounts on eye care products and services (subject to company policy) • Certificate and recommendation opportunities based on performance and conduct • Participation in company awareness campaigns and events • Flexible support from management to achieve departmental goals