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As a trusted and forward-thinking specialist recruitment process outsourcing firm, we specialize in proactive sourcing and placement of top talent with exceptional skills around the world. We curate talent pipelines for top employers and create access to career opportunities.

Why a Career as an Optometrist?

As an Optometrist you will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services to patients, including eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems and eye diseases.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision tests
• Diagnose and manage various eye conditions and visual disorders
• Prescribe and dispense corrective lenses (spectacles and contact lenses)
• Screen for eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery
• Manage referrals to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Provide patient education regarding eye health and vision care
• Stay current with latest developments in optometry through continuing education

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Optometry with 2 years clinical experience preferred
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Valid professional indemnity insurance

Core Competencies 

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Empathy and Compassion
• Patience and Listening Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Commitment to Continuous Learning

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At Medi Careers, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.