Optical Assistant

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

Job summary

An advanced independent practice in Sleaford is seeking an Optical Assistant to join their supportive team. This role offers the chance to work in a modern, patient-focused environment, assisting with various tasks including dispensing, pre-screening, and managing social media accounts. The practice is known for its dedication to high levels of customer care and has a loyal patient base. If you are calm, confident, and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a close-knit team while contributing to an outstanding service experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within Opticians is essential.
• Ability to maintain high levels of customer care and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with dispensing, pre-screening, and general admin tasks.
• Helping to run social media accounts and providing high-quality patient care.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Social Media Management

Education

Experience in Opticians

Independent Practice Experience

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.