Optical Assistant
at Centre Vision Opticians
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About this role
Centre Vision Opticians in West Northamptonshire is seeking an Optical Assistant to join their practice. This role is fundamental to patient experience and practice operations, serving as the first point of contact for individuals visiting the practice.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Greeting patients warmly and managing appointment schedules.
- Conducting essential pre-screening tests such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual field assessments.
- Providing support during frame selection and performing basic frame adjustments and minor repairs.
- Processing patient orders efficiently and accurately.
- Ensuring the practice environment is consistently maintained and presented professionally.
This position plays a central role in the smooth running of the practice, contributing significantly to patient care and service delivery.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Discover a fulfilling career as an Optical Assistant at Centre Vision Opticians in West Northamptonshire. This role offers significant career progression, with clear pathways available for those aspiring to become Dispensing Opticians (FBDO), specialise in contact lens fitting, or move into practice management.
You'll benefit from comprehensive training and development. This includes hands-on, on-the-job learning, opportunities to achieve NVQ qualifications, and access to manufacturer-led training programmes. The optical sector provides inherent industry stability due to consistent demand across the UK.