Practice Manager / Assistant Manager
at Bill Opticians (Exeter Medical Eye Clinic)
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About this role
An opportunity may exist for an Assistant Manager to support the daily operations within an optical practice environment similar to Bill Opticians (Exeter Medical Eye Clinic) in Exeter. This role involves supervising the floor team, ensuring smooth patient flow, and addressing patient queries or escalations effectively. Key duties extend to assisting with stock management and ordering, and deputising for the Practice Manager during absences. The position acts as a crucial link between the frontline optical professionals and senior management, contributing to team training and professional development. It requires a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a clear pathway for career progression, potentially leading to Practice Manager positions and further opportunities within the optical sector. It provides significant scope for skill development, encompassing leadership, commercial acumen, and operational management. Involvement in practice decision-making and contributing to overall performance can be highly rewarding. Furthermore, the role is situated in Exeter, a city offering a good quality of life with access to coastal and rural surroundings, contributing positively to lifestyle considerations.