Permanent Optometrist – Online Prescription Verification | SmartBuyGlasses Vacancies
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SmartBuyGlasses Vacancies – Optometrist – Online Prescription Verification (Remote, South Africa)
Location: South Africa
Company: SmartBuyGlasses
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Healthcare
Optometrist – Online Prescription Verification (Remote, South Africa)
Position Mission
We are seeking an HPCSA-registered Optometrist to join SmartBuyGlasses, a leading online eyewear platform. Your primary role will be to verify customer prescriptions, ensure compliance with South African optical health regulations, and provide professional oversight for the safe dispensing of prescription glasses online.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate uploaded optical prescriptions submitted by customers (approx. 1 hour per day).
- Ensure all prescriptions comply with HPCSA regulations and professional standards.
- Recommend lens types based on prescription, age, and customer needs.
- Identify and escalate incomplete, expired, or questionable prescriptions.
- Provide clinical oversight for lens selection, measurements (e.g., PD), and optical corrections.
- Verify that all orders meet HPCSA guidelines for safe dispensing.
- Collaborate with customer service and product teams to resolve prescription queries.
- Stay updated on local optical regulations and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- HPCSA-registered Optometrist with a valid license.
- Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 1–2 years of clinical optometry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of optical prescriptions, lens design, and measurement parameters.
- Proficient with digital tools, email, and cloud-based platforms.
- Excellent attention to detail and professional communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience with e-commerce or tele-optometry platforms.
- Familiarity with practice management software and optical lab workflows.
- Knowledge of international optical prescriptions.
What’s in It for You?
- Flexible remote working hours.
- Competitive compensation based on workload or per-verification basis.
- Opportunity to shape the future of online vision care in South Africa.
About SmartBuyGlasses
SmartBuyGlasses Group (Motion Global Ltd.) is a global leader in designer eyewear e-commerce, operating in over 30 countries. We offer a curated selection of premium brands like Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, and Gucci. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture encourages fast career growth—passionate team members often advance quickly into leadership roles.
Who We Are
We are MoGos, the driving force behind SmartBuyGlasses. Our diverse, ambitious team works together to build a company we’re proud of.
Our Core Values
- Smart: Outcome-driven with a focus on meaningful progress.
- Passionate: Committed to making a difference and fostering strong relationships.
- Entrepreneurial: Taking ownership of ideas and turning them into reality.
- Collaborative: Stronger together—achieving the impossible as a team.
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