Max Group Retail Optometrists examine patients' eyes, test their sight, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses when needed in one of optical chains owned by the group (Max Optika Albania, Max Optika Kosovo and My Optika). They are trained to recognize diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataract, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes. They refer patients to medical practitioners when necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic conditions. Most of these activities involve the use of specialist equipment
Main tasks and duties
- Communicating with patients to get detailed case histories;
- Examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects;
- Checking for signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. diabetes);
- Using specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing;
- Issuing prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses;
- Fitting and checking prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects;
- Offering advice and reassurance about vision-related matters;
- Offering help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses;
- Writing referral communications to doctors;
- Liaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions;
- Meeting sales targets with regard to selling spectacles or contact lenses;
- Undertaking continuing education and training (CET).
5+ years experience
Recruiter Name: Sokol Luzi
Contact Email: hr@maxoptika.al
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