Optometrist

at  National Pharmacies

ABOUT YOU:

You are an APHRA registered Optometrist with a current Australian Optometry membership (or equivalent) who lives by the National Pharmacies values. You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience, who is a commercial thinker, with a strong understanding of the day-to-day operations of an optical practice; or a newly graduated Optometrist looking to apply all of that practice and experience into your everyday life within a fully supported team. You are a professional, customer experience driven team player who has the desire to continually improve and deliver the best results possible.

ABOUT US

National Pharmacies is a member-based organisation with 44 pharmacies across Australia and 19 Optical by National Pharmacies across South Australia. Since 1911, National Pharmacies has been caring for the community providing access and value for our members in the dispensing of quality medications, optical and beauty ranges, and the provision of health services. With our roots firmly planted in South Australia our organisation is committed to excellence through our values - Care, Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate.
We give back to the communities through several sponsorship and support programs. We are the faces behind the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, where we get to walk arm in arm with our valued members. We Sponsor the SANFL and offer local sports sponsorship across our community. We are passionate in our support of KickStart for Kids with various fundraising drives. For our members aged 12 years and under, we offer free glasses. With Zeiss as a major lens partner, we work with supplier brands such as Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Prada, Oroton and Oakley.

We are currently looking for an Optometrist to join our Optical team on a full-time basis (part time hours will be considered). This opportunity will suit an individual who will embrace the challenge of working for a member-based organisation and takes pride in running the practice as if it were their own.

At Optical by National Pharmacies, we offer 30-minute scheduled consults, and you will be responsible for:

• Performing eye examinations for a broad range of patient and appointment types
• Provide Eyewear and Eyecare solutions for every patient.
• be committed to continued professional development and education.
• Recommending lens types based on patient’s lifestyle needs.
• Building appointments by getting out in the community and expanding our vision care in retirement villages
• Work with the Optical Store Manager and Pharmacy Store Manager to ensure the best service for our members.