Optometric Assistant - TSM Strategic Hub

• Conduct preliminary and routine eye examinations (visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure, slit lamp assessments, etc.) under supervision.
• Support Optometrist in diagnosing eye conditions and preparing patients for advanced clinical tests.
• Educate patients on eye health, eyewear use, contact lens care, and preventive practices.
• Assist in patient case documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with medical standards.
• Provide support in minor ocular procedures where permitted by regulation.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain ophthalmic equipment (autorefractor, keratometer, tonometer, OCT, fundus camera, etc.).
• Conduct spectacle frame selection, lens verification, and accurate fitting of spectacles/contact lenses.
• Assist in managing optical laboratory functions such as lens edging, repairs, and adjustments.

• Schedule and manage patient appointments, ensuring efficient clinic flow.
• Maintain accurate patient files, prescriptions, and treatment histories.
• Support inventory control of optical frames, lenses, contact lenses, and diagnostic equipment.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and health insurance documentation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry (mandatory).
• Registered and licensed Optometrist with the Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians Board of Ghana.

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven clinical experience as a practicing Optometrist.
• Strong experience in performing eye examinations, refraction tests, and contact lens fitting.
• Exposure to patient counseling and diagnostic interpretation.

• Proficiency in operating advanced ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to interpret and explain test results to both patients and senior clinicians.
• Strong knowledge of ocular diseases, refractive errors, and preventive eye care.
• Competence in lens types, coatings, spectacle adjustments, and repairs.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in diagnosis and prescriptions.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy clinic environment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• IT literacy for patient management systems and digital records.

• Accuracy and reliability of clinical assessments.
• Patient satisfaction and retention.
• Compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Efficiency in clinic workflow and patient throughput.
• Proper maintenance and utilization of ophthalmic equipment.

• Competitive salary with performance incentives, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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