Job DescriptionQualificationsEducation/Licensure:Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry from an accredited university. (Essential)Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Classification and Registration in good standing (Essential).Experience:Minimum of one (1) year experience in related field (Desirable).Requirements and ResponsibilitiesPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:1.Accepts/completes assignments throughout the OPC, ER, and Screening Clinic as directed by the team leader and/or Clinic Supervisor.2.Enters the patient data into the Health Information System (HIS) and makes sure that the patients seen in the clinic are arrived/ registered correctley in the HIS.3.Performs accurate ophthalmic screening/assessment for the patient and properly documents such findings.4.Applies the recommended International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) in his/her daily activities and uses two ways to identify the patient in the clinic in accordance with the JCIA standards.5.Assists the Ophthalmologist with patient examinations and procedures as appropriate/necessary.6.Assists the patient in understanding what will be done during the clinic visit.7.Provides bilingual interpretation during examinations, treatments, procedures and other staff/patient interactions and does not permit interpretation by the patient's companion.8.Administers/assists in administering eye drops and medications, and documents such activities in compliance with the applicable policies and procedures.9.Assists in evaluation of patients’ understanding, educational needs and in implementing patient/family teaching as appropriate.10.Provides guidance in getting to and returning from, any other appropriate OPS and/or KKESH service/departments, etc.11.Ensures that the patient understands all appropriate ophthalmic clinical instructions upon completion of the clinic visit.12.Assumes responsibility for his/her own continuing education and rofessional development, and attends applicable OPS and KKESH in-service programs.13.Performs IOP measurement by applanation on a regular basis.14.Performs all technical procedures including corneal topography and covers this area when needed.15.Performs Optometry skills and cover the Optometry Division when needed.16.Performs all duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner.17.Performs all other duties as assigned and/or required.EducationDoctor of Optometry
