Job description

Prescription Interpretation: Analyzing the Optometrist’s findings to recommend the most suitable lens designs (e.g., Progressives, Bifocals, or specialized Myopia Management lenses).

Technical Measurements: Taking critical "fitting" measurements that go beyond just PD, such as Vertex Distance, Pantoscopic Tilt, and Face Form Angle, especially for high-end digital or personalized lenses.

Lens Selection: Advising patients on lens materials (e.g., 1.61 vs 1.74 index) based on their prescription strength to ensure the glasses are as thin and light as possible.

Lens Edging & Glazing: Operating the edger to cut lenses and fit them into frames accurately.

Quality Control (QC): Using a Lensmeter (Focimeter) to verify that the finished glasses match the exact prescription and axis before the patient is notified.

Advanced Repairs: Handling technical frame repairs that go beyond the skills of a Sales Assistant, such as restringing rimless frames or replacing broken hinges.

Fitting & Trials: Fitting standard soft contact lenses and conducting follow-up checks to ensure corneal health and comfort.

Patient Training: Teaching new wearers the correct "I&R" (Insertion and Removal) techniques and emphasizing the importance of lens hygiene to prevent infections.

Aftercare: Assessing the lens fit on the eye and identifying if a patient needs a change in base curve or material.

Preliminary Exams: Assisting the Optometrist by performing initial tests such as Auto-Refraction, Tonometry (checking eye pressure), and sometimes Retinal Imaging or Fundus Photography.

History Taking: Documenting a patient's visual history, current complaints, and lifestyle needs before they enter the consultation room.

Technical Sales: Supporting Sales Assistants with complex cases where a patient has a high degree of astigmatism or prism requirements.

Warranty Management: Liaising with lens suppliers  regarding coating warranties or manufacturing defects.
                    

Requirements

MOC Registration: The candidate must be registered with the Malaysian Optical Council.  

Annual Practicing Certificate (APC): They must possess a valid, up-to-date APC for the current year.  

Blue Certificate: Licensed for refraction (eye testing) and dispensing spectacles only.

Pink Certificate: Licensed for both spectacles and contact lens dispensing.  

Diploma in Opticianry: A minimum of a 3-year Diploma from an MOC-recognized institution

FBDO (Fellow of British Dispensing Opticians): This is a prestigious international qualification recognized in Malaysia and indicates a high level of technical dispensing expertise.

Refraction Excellence: Ability to conduct subjective refraction accurately to determine the best prescription for the patient.

Advanced Lens Knowledge: Deep understanding of lens geometry—knowing exactly which lens design (aspheric, digital progressive, etc.) suits a high-astigmatism or high-prescription patient.

Workshop & Lab Proficiency: Expert-level skills in lens edging, glazing, and frame "troubleshooting" (e.g., repairing rimless frames or adjusting high-wrap sunglasses).

Equipment Mastery: Proficiency in using a manual and automated Lensmeter, Auto-Refractor, and Trial Lens set.

Product Expertise: Familiarity with major Malaysian lens suppliers and contact lens brands

Myopia Management: Given the current market, experience with myopia control lenses is a major advantage.

Language Skills: Ability to explain technical vision concepts in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is highly beneficial for many local clinical settings.

Ethical Practice: A strong commitment to the MOC Code of Conduct (e.g., not over-prescribing or selling unnecessary products).
                    

Benefits

Offering a commission structure higher than the market average

Commissions based on personal sales or hitting shop targets

EPF, SOCSO & EIS: Mandatory contributions under Malaysian law

Allowances: Fixed monthly allowances for transportation, parking

One free pair of prescription glasses per year for the employee.

Substantial discounts for immediate family members (parents/siblings) on frames and lenses.

CPD Point Support: Sponsorship for registration fees to attend seminars, workshops, or conferences required to maintain their professional license.

Specialty Training: Fully funded certification in advanced areas like Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) or Myopia Management

Annual Leave: Starting at 12–14 days (scaling up with years of service).

Flexible Roster: Since optometry shops usually operate on weekends, offering a 5-day work week or a 6-day work per week

Public Holiday Compensation: Since malls often stay open, providing "Replacement Leaves" or double-pay for working on gazetted public holidays.
                    

Additional Information

• Age Range of Candidate: None
• Experience: 1 year(s)
• Specific Work Location: -