Optical Assistant
at Farmilo Optometrists
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About this role
Farmilo Optometrists in Leicester are seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial to the patient experience, serving as the initial point of contact and a key contributor to efficient practice operations.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming patients upon arrival and managing appointment schedules.
- Conducting essential pre-screening tests, such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual fields.
- Supporting patients with frame selection and performing basic frame adjustments and repairs.
- Processing spectacle and contact lens orders accurately.
- Maintaining the presentation and tidiness of the practice floor.
As an Optical Assistant at Farmilo Optometrists, you will play a central part in ensuring a seamless patient journey and the overall smooth running of this Leicestershire practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Working as an Optical Assistant at Farmilo Optometrists in Leicester offers a stable and progressive career path. You’ll benefit from comprehensive training and development, including on-the-job learning, support for NVQ qualifications, and manufacturer-led programmes.
Farmilo Optometrists provides clear pathways for advancement. You can explore opportunities to train as a Dispensing Optician via FBDO, specialise in contact lens care, or move into practice management roles.