Receptionist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical provider in Slough is seeking a Reception and Surgery Assistant to provide high-quality service to patients. You will cover the reception area, manage calls, and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and a passion for customer service. This role offers a modern working environment with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Free or discounted optical products/procedures

Modern working environment with superb technology support

Qualifications

• Confident and professional demeanor.
• Passion for providing world-class customer service.
• Articulate and presentable with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Cover reception area and prioritize incoming calls.
• Communicate messages promptly and accurately.
• Provide administrative support to the Manager.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

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Hours – 40 hours per week and flexible to work weekends

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider, and Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intraocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

You will work as part of a team providing a high level of service to the patients and employees and will require the ability to multi-task in a busy retail environment. This role is a key part of the patient journey and requires very high personal standards to deliver a quality of care and world class customer experience.

Every day will bring something new but your day to day role will involve

• Covering the reception area, maintaining a priority for incoming calls at all times
• Take clear and concise messages
• Communicating all messages promptly and accurately
• Provide administrative support to the Manager
• Maintain stationery stocks and oversee the ordering of new supplies
• General reception duties as and when required

This is a dual role covering both the Reception desk and Surgery. Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

We are looking for applicants who are confident and professional, who have a passion for providing a world class customer service along with strong organisational and communication skills. You will have the ability to work closely with others around you, be articulate and presentable, motivated to achieve and have a willingness to learn and progress within Optical Express, whilst demonstrating confidentiality, integrity and discretion at all times.

What’s in it for you?

• Free or discounted optical products/procedures
• Modern working environment with superb technology support

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer