Refractionist
Core
Conduct comprehensive vision examinations, manage patient vision correction, and provide nursing care in an outpatient ophthalmology setting.
Role type
Refractionist (Nursing)
Builds
Vision correction plans, corrective glasses, contact lens fittings, and orthoptic training programs.
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology / Optometry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Refractive testing equipment operation, patient anamnesis, binocular and orthoptic examinations, emergency nursing actions, patient monitoring, health education, administrative documentation
Preferred skills
Compassionate patient care, attention to detail for accurate measurements
Technologies
Refractive testing equipment
Responsibilities
Carry out preliminary, objective, subjective, binocular, and orthoptic examinations; manage patient vision correction and referrals; assist doctors during procedures; prepare discharge instructions and prescriptions; maintain nursing care records and quality/safety reports.
Seniority
Junior, clinical staff