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The Optometric Assistant will support the clinic by performing comprehensive clinical and technical functions under the supervision of a Senior Optometrist or Clinic Manager. This role demands professional optometry training and experience, ensuring accuracy in diagnostics, patient care, and clinical support services to optimize the patient experience and overall clinic performance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Patient Care
- 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.
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Technical & Diagnostic Duties
- 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.
Administrative & Operational Duties
- 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.
Critical Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry (mandatory).
- Registered and licensed Optometrist with the Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians Board of Ghana.
Experience
- 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.
Technical Competencies
- 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.
Critical Skills
- 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.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 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.
Remuneration
- Competitive salary with performance incentives, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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