Optometrist

About Us: Kauvery Group of Hospitals launched its first hospital more than two decades ago. The founders of Kauvery Hospital were determined on creating world-class healthcare facilities that shall be affordable. The founding doctors set off on this dream in 1999 with a 30-bedded hospital in Trichy, with a single-minded focus on offering the best-in-class healthcare, with a personal touch. This was a very new concept in a tier 2 city like Trichy which lacked a tertiary care hospital at the time. Today, Kauvery is a multi-specialty hospital chain with 2250+ beds in six locations including Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru. With twelve hospitals and a workforce of over 8000+, Kauvery's mission is to provide exemplary secondary and tertiary care

Our Vision

To be the most respected and trusted healthcare provider

Our Mission

To make great healthcare affordable

Our Values

• Continual Improvement
• Heartfelt Personal Touch
• Ethical
• Empathetic Care
• Real Accountability
• Service Excellence

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and patient-focused Optometrist to examine patients eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or appropriate treatment. The candidate will support ophthalmologists in delivering high-quality eye care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision tests
• Diagnose refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia)
• Prescribe spectacles and contact lenses
• Perform refraction and assist in optical dispensing
• Detect eye abnormalities and refer complex cases to Ophthalmologists
• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative evaluation of patients
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Operate and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment
• Provide patient education on eye care and lens usage
• Support outreach camps and screening programs (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Optometry
• Registration with State Optometry Council (if applicable)
• Freshers or candidates with 13 years of experience preferred

Required Skills:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-centered approach
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment
• Basic computer knowledge for EMR documentation
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in hospital-based ophthalmology department
• Knowledge in contact lens fitting
• Exposure to optical store operations

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Rotational shifts (if applicable)
• May involve participation in eye camps and community programs