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Receptionist/Administrator

Hakim Group

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

25 days ago

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Job summary

Join a dedicated independent practice as a part-time Optical Assistant, where your passion for fashion and science meets exceptional patient care. In this rewarding role, you'll work with cutting-edge equipment and a supportive team, ensuring patients receive the perfect pair of glasses. With opportunities for growth and development, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of patients in your community. Enjoy a fulfilling career that allows you to make a meaningful impact while working three days a week, all in a friendly and innovative environment.

Benefits

No Sunday or bank holiday working
Free & regular CPD courses
Access to Simply Health
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in customer service and administrative roles.
  • Ability to interact positively with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in delivering outstanding patient care and support.
  • Drive service improvements and educate patients about eye care.

Skills

Administrative Skills
Reception Skills
Customer Service
Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Optical Equipment

Job description

What’s in it for you?

If you're naturally interested in fashion, science, and a role where you can interact with new people daily, this role is for you.

Whether you're an experienced Optical Assistant or not, we can provide you with the tools to develop your skillset and the opportunity to further your career as a result.

You'll be working with amazing brands and cutting-edge equipment, all alongside our supportive and friendly team of experts.

Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to impact the lives of our patients in a positive and meaningful way.

A new pair of glasses can make a huge difference to patients, and there's nothing more rewarding than seeing them smile as they leave us with the perfect pair of frames.

You will also receive:

  1. No Sunday or bank holiday working
  2. Free & regular CPD courses
  3. Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
  4. Retail discounts
  5. Cycle to work scheme

About the Role:

Birrell & Rainford are looking for a part-time Optical Assistant with administrative and reception skills to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. This role is working 3 days a week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

You will be an integral part of our team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

About Us:

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

Opportunities to grow and develop within the practice.
Working 3 days will be Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
The practice currently isn't open on a Saturday but this could change.

Our local community is part of our identity, and we regularly see the benefits our work has when we’re out in the area too.

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

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