Optometrist

Job summary

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, assess ocular health, diagnose common eye conditions, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Educate patients on eye health, manage follow-ups and referrals, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with optical staff to support lens orders, frame selection, and patient experience.

Job details

Company Description Times Optical is an established eye care and eyewear provider based at 550 Hwy 7 a11 in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The company serves a diverse community, offering comprehensive vision services and a wide range of optical products. Times Optical focuses on personalized care, ensuring that each client receives thorough eye examinations and tailored lens and frame options. The team values professionalism, customer service, and long-term relationships with clients, creating a welcoming environment for both patients and staff. Role Description The Optometrist role is a partnership, on-site position located in Richmond Hill, ON. The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, including vision testing, ocular health assessments, and diagnosis of refractive errors and common eye conditions. Day-to-day responsibilities include prescribing glasses and contact lenses, providing guidance on eye health and preventive care, and managing follow-up visits and referrals to ophthalmology or other healthcare professionals as needed. The Optometrist will collaborate closely with optical staff to ensure accurate lens orders, support frame selection, and deliver a high level of patient experience and education. Additional duties may include maintaining accurate patient records, staying current with clinical best practices, and participating in occasional practice development or community outreach activities. Qualifications Licensed Doctor of Optometry (OD) or equivalent, in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body in Ontario. Demonstrated clinical skills in comprehensive eye examinations, refraction, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of common ocular conditions. Strong patient-centered communication skills, with the ability to explain findings, treatment options, and preventive care in clear, accessible language. Ability to collaborate effectively with optical staff and other healthcare professionals in a retail clinical environment. Attention to detail and proficiency in maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records using electronic practice management systems. Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advances in optometry, diagnostic technology, and clinical guidelines. Previous experience in a community or retail optometry setting is an asset, but new graduates with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, assess ocular health, diagnose common eye conditions, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Educate patients on eye health, manage follow-ups and referrals, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with optical staff to support lens orders, frame selection, and patient experience.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree or equivalent and an active license in good standing with the appropriate Ontario regulatory body. Candidates should have clinical skills in examinations, refraction, contact lens fitting, and common ocular conditions, along with strong patient communication, recordkeeping, collaboration, and professional development skills; community or retail experience is an asset, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Comprehensive Eye Examinations
• Vision Testing
• Ocular Health Assessment
• Refraction
• Contact Lens Fitting
• Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Conditions
• Patient Communication
• Preventive Eye Care
• Clinical Recordkeeping
• Electronic Practice Management Systems
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Optical Lens Ordering
• Frame Selection
• Professional Development

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail