Associate Consultant / Consultant Ophthalmology

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Consultant

Department

Ophthalmology

Reporting

Medical Superintendent/HOD

II. JOB PURPOSE

To ensure smooth services in the hospital and take care of In patients.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core

• Assessing and diagnosing patients to determine if and what kind of treatment/surgery they may need.
• Treating cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal surgeries.
• Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
• Meeting with the families of patients to keep them updated on the patient's condition and surgery details
• Keeping records of patients, their diagnosis and medical history
• Writing prescriptions for patients & prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses dealing with their condition
• Filling out all paperwork involved in each process
• Motor skills are a must in order to keep hands steady during a procedure and good hand-eye coordination to avoid any slips
• Teamwork skills help when it comes to working with nurses, technical staff, other doctors and any medical students in the workplace
• Leadership skills to manage the team within the operating room easily
• Performs Lasik laser surgeries

• Yag Laser for posterior capsule opacification post cataract surgery.
• Green Laser for Retinopathy.

• Overseeing and coordinating teams of surgeons and nurses in the operating theatre.
• Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy
• Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Handling unscheduled emergency surgeries.
• Performing basic administrative and business tasks, attend the outside camp, writing prescriptions and filling out paperwork
• A thorough knowledge of human anatomy and microsurgery techniques.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.

IV. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Measurable Deliverables

• 100% compliance in the documentation part.
• Confidently handle medical responsibilities independently without errors or complaints.

V. JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATION

Minimum Qualifications

MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology) / DNB

Experience

7 – 9 + years post M.D / M.S / DNB

Technical Skills

• Analytical skills
• Good knowledge of computers

Behavioural Skills

• Good Communication skills
• Process-oriented
• Presence of mind
• Hardworking
• Team player

Language Skills

• English
• Hindi

VI. KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Contacts

Key External Contacts

• HOD, Medical Superintendent, Consultants, Emergency Department, Coordinators

• Patients
• Attendants

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have received a copy of the job description for my position and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of the organization without it being specifically included in the job description.

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