Optical Assistant

Zest Business Group; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent practice as an Optical Assistant in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, where you will provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This role involves various responsibilities including assisting in dispensing, managing social media, and working within a close-knit team. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in opticians, maintain high customer service standards, and be eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within Opticians is required.
• Independent experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with dispensing, pre-screening, adjustments, collections, reception, and general admin.
• Helping to run social media accounts.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication

Calm under pressure

Admin skills

Social Media Management

Job description

We are currently looking for an Optical Assistant to join an advanced independent practice based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service and a wide range of popular and unique designer brands.

The modern practice offers the opportunity to work in a service orientated environment and a close-knit and highly supportive team.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern, patient focused environment
• Working between 2 practice which are close by
• Part of a team of 3-5 people in each practice
• Continued investment into the business
• Loyal patient base
• Assisting the high quality team focussing on high levels of care
• Assisting with dispensing, pre-screening, adjustments, collections, reception and general admin
• Helping to run social media accounts
• 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening times from 9am to 5pm (3.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £23,000 to £25,000 depending on experience

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Recent experience working within Opticians
• Independent experience would be advantageous
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
• Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
• Ability to learn and want to develop

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.