Optical Assistant/Receptionist

Jonathan Kay Opticians; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local optician in the United Kingdom is seeking a Full time/Part time Optical Assistant/Receptionist to cover maternity leave. Role includes greeting customers, performing administrative duties, and assisting with spectacles fitting. No prior experience needed, as training will be provided. Flexibility for holiday cover is required.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is useful but not necessary as training is provided.
• Candidates must be flexible and prepared for holiday cover.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and obtain preliminary patient histories.
• Perform administrative duties including record-keeping and appointment scheduling.
• Assist customers in selecting and fitting spectacles.

Skills

Confident telephone skills

Customer service

Job description

Position Details

Full time/Part time Optical Assistant/Receptionist position available to cover maternity leave. Hours/Days to be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers, answering questions, and obtaining preliminary patient histories, light cleaning & tidying.
• Performing administrative duties, such as keeping records, scheduling appointments, ordering.
• Helping customers select, fit spectacles and make product recommendations.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Some retail experience may be useful; however no previous experience necessary as all training will be given.
• Confident telephone skills/manner would be beneficial.
• Candidate must be flexible for holiday cover.