Optometrist

Role: Optometrist

Company: Sarvodaya Hospital

About the Role

A full-time remote role providing comprehensive eye care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive remote eye care services.
• Conduct virtual eye examinations.
• Assess visual acuity.
• Identify refractive errors and common ocular conditions.
• Review patient histories.
• Advise on corrective lenses.
• Manage follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals to ophthalmologists or other specialists.
• Educate patients on eye health, preventive care, and proper use of glasses or contact lenses.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Tele-optometry services using digital platforms and electronic health records.
• Remote consultation workflows.

Qualifications

• Professional optometry qualifications (Bachelor’s or Doctor of Optometry) from an accredited institution.
• Valid registration or license as per local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive eye examinations.
• Experience in prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Experience in managing common refractive and binocular vision issues.
• Solid knowledge of basic ocular pathology.
• Ability to recognize conditions that require referral to ophthalmology or specialized care.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Ability to explain clinical findings and treatment plans in clear, accessible language.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation and record keeping.
• Adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and clinical protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to charitable or community healthcare.
• Sensitivity to patients from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage a full-time remote schedule.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff.