Optical Assistant/Manager

Zest Business Group; City Of London, London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based independent Opticians located in Bethnal Green, East London, is seeking a full-time Optical Assistant/Practice Manager. Candidates will assist in various practice operations while ensuring high-quality patient care. The role offers a salary range of £25,000 to £30,000 and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an Opticians.
• Supervisor or management experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in all areas of the practice, including reception and dispensing.
• Managing complex customer queries and stock.
• Opportunity to progress to Practice Manager role.

Skills

Building rapport with patients

Tech savvy

Calm and confident communication

Job description

A community based independent Opticians based in Bethnal Green, East London are looking for a full time Optical Assistant/Practice Manager to join the team

Optical Assistant - Role

• Well established independent Opticians with a loyal patient base
• Focus on quality and service rather than volume
• New Directors with ambitious plans
• Practice refit due in April
• Assisting in all areas of the practice - Reception, dispensing, collections, stock management, complex customer queries
• Single testing room practice with a small team of 2-3 people
• Working 4 or 5 days a week including a Saturday
• Working hours from 9.30am to 5.30pm (4pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £25,000 to £30,000
• Opportunity to move into a Practice Manager role - either from the outset or in the future
• Opportunity to help grow the practice and make a direct impact

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• 2+ years experience of working in an Opticians
• Supervisor or management experience would be an advantage
• Able to build rapport with patients
• Tech savvy
• 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.