Optician

Department: Optometry Reports to: Chief Optometrist Job Purpose: The optician will assist patients with eye wear selection, purchase and maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities

Provision of assistance to patients with eye wear selection, purchase and maintenance.
Provision of clerical and purchasing support to the Eye Care Center as part of a team.
Provision of assistance to patients with contact lens purchases and care.
Monitor flow and frequency of the usage of medications.
Follow up on the purchase and supply of medications.
Present a positive image of Me Cure Eye Center through professional appearance and behavior.
Identifies own areas of development and seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Responds quickly and appropriately to client requests.
Anticipates client needs and initiates action to meet those needs.
Carries out responsibilities in a timely fashion requesting assistance as needed.
Knows, understands and abides by the policies and procedures of the Me Cure Eye Center.
Works cooperatively within own unit/department and with other units and departments.
Willingly accepts additional responsibility, tries to make others’ jobs easier.
Recognizes and supports the skills and qualities of others.
Willingly exchanges appropriate and professional information with co-workers
Listens to client needs and responds in a courteous and tactful manner.
Provides timely feedback to the appropriate client in a clear and concise manner.
Uses professional judgment in providing information based on the situation and is sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
Consistently ensures that information known about the client is kept private and confidential.
Treats clients’ property, and Me Cure Eye Centers’ property with care and respect.
Demonstrates conservation and responsible use of resources.
Contributes to the safety and security of Me Cure Eye Center environment through personal actions.
Continually strives to suggest and implement ways to improve personal, departmental and institutional performance.
Perform other duties or functions as assigned
Report any problem/issues to the departmental head.

Requirements Education:

Possession of a Diploma/Certificate in dispensing optician.

Work Experience:

 Professional experience of at least two (2) years.

Certification:

Must possess a current professional license in required field.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Design, fit and dispense corrective lenses for spectacles.
Selection of choice of frames.
Good relations skills.
Customizing and adjusting eyeglasses.
Ability to write work orders.
Meticulous and accurate.

Working Conditions:

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, radiation and pharmacological agents
Work requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

Applicants should send their CV’s to: hr@mecure.com.ng

Apply via :

hr@mecure.com.ng