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 1–3 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