Optical Assistant
at Alford Opticians
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About this role
Alford Opticians, situated at 1 South Market Place, East Lindsey, LN13 9AF, seeks a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their practice. This role is pivotal to the patient journey, serving as the first point of contact for all visitors.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Warmly greeting patients and managing their arrival.
- Efficiently scheduling and confirming appointments.
- Conducting pre-screening tests such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual fields.
- Assisting patients with frame selection, offering expert guidance.
- Performing basic frame adjustments and repairs.
- Processing new orders and managing stock.
- Maintaining the practice environment to a high standard.
The Optical Assistant is central to the smooth operation of the practice, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for every patient.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Alford Opticians offers a supportive environment for an Optical Assistant, fostering genuine career progression. You can explore clear pathways towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician through FBDO programmes, specialise in contact lens fitting, or develop into practice management.
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