Optical Assistant
at Boots Opticians UK (Leicester Fosse Park)
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About this role
Optical Assistant at Boots Opticians UK (Leicester Fosse Park)
Boots Opticians at Leicester Fosse Park, located at Unit 2 Fosse Park Shopping Centre, Blaby, LE19 1HJ, seeks a dedicated Optical Assistant. This role is central to the patient journey, serving as the initial point of contact and ensuring the practice operates efficiently.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Warmly greeting patients and managing their visit.
- Efficiently handling appointment scheduling and administrative tasks.
- Performing essential pre-screening tests, such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual fields.
- Providing support with frame selection and offering basic adjustments and repairs.
- Processing optical orders accurately and maintaining the practice environment.
You will be integral to providing a positive patient experience and contributing to the smooth daily operations of this busy Leicestershire practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Choosing an Optical Assistant role at Boots Opticians UK (Leicester Fosse Park) offers significant advantages. You'll benefit from clear career progression pathways, with opportunities to train as a Dispensing Optician via the FBDO qualification, specialise in contact lenses, or move into practice management.
Boots Opticians provides comprehensive training and development, including robust on-the-job learning and support for NVQ qualifications and manufacturer-led programmes. This is an ideal role for individuals entering the profession without a degree, offering within a experiencing consistent demand across the UK.