Optical Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rates of pay

Career progression

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Quality patient care

Job summary

Optical Assistant role in Rickmansworth offers a friendly, supportive team and clear opportunities to progress your career. You will dispense a wide range of frames and lenses, tailor recommendations to each patient, and support pre-screening with up-to-date diagnostic equipment.

Join a practice where patient care comes first as you work closely with experienced colleagues, deliver excellent service, and help maintain the high standards the team is known for.

Qualifications

• Experience as Optical Assistant in an optical practice.
• Confident dispensing spectacles and advising on lens options.
• Experience carrying out pre-screening using optical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient experience from start to finish and dispense a wide range of frames and lenses with tailored recommendations.
• Carry out pre-screening using the latest diagnostic equipment and prepare patients for the Optometrist.
• Assist with frame styling, fittings, adjustments, collections and aftercare.
• Support day-to-day running of the practice and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Optical experience

Dispensing spectacles

Pre-screening

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Optical equipment

Job description

Optical Assistant - Full Time - Rickmansworth

Are you an experienced Optical Assistant who enjoys delivering outstanding patient care? We're looking for a confident and knowledgeable Optical Assistant to join a busy, patient-focused practice in Rickmansworth.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team where you'll be valued for your expertise, enjoy great rates of pay, and have genuine opportunities to progress your career.

What's on Offer

• Great rates of pay
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Join a friendly, supportive, and experienced team
• A positive working environment where quality patient care comes first

The Role

As an Optical Assistant, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional patient experience from start to finish. You'll be confident dispensing a wide range of frames and lenses, providing tailored recommendations based on each patient's prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs.

You'll also be responsible for carrying out pre-screening, including using the latest diagnostic equipment, ensuring patients are fully prepared before seeing the Optometrist. Alongside this, you'll assist with frame styling, fittings, adjustments, collections, aftercare, and the day-to-day running of the practice.

Working closely with the wider team, you'll help maintain the high standards of care the practice is known for while building lasting relationships with patients.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working as an Optical Assistant within an optical practice
• Is confident dispensing spectacles and advising on lens options
• Has experience carrying out pre-screening using optical equipment
• Delivers outstanding customer service with a friendly and professional approach
• Has excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Is passionate about providing the very best patient care

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice where your skills are recognised and your development is encouraged. You'll be part of an amazing team that works together to provide exceptional patient care in a welcoming and supportive environment, with excellent rates of pay and real opportunities to develop your career.