TamarindHealth is a purpose driven organization and our purpose is to democratize healthcare and enhance access to quality healthcare across rural India. To enable this purpose, we want to provide holistic solutions to managing diabetes. Our organization is in need of a full-time optometrist to perform eye tests and provide excellent eye care to our patients
Key Responsibilities
● Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
● Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
● Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
● Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide diabetologists with advice on ocular health and remediation plans
● Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
● Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
● Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
● Train patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses
● Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries
● Train other associates the use of equipment and patient management
Requirements and skills
● Work experience as an Optometrist
● In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
● Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
● The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
● Attention to detail
● Degree in Optometry