Optical Assistant
at Future Vision (Northampton)
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About this role
Future Vision (Northampton), located in West Northamptonshire, NN3 6AA, seeks a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their practice. This vital role places you as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience from arrival to departure.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Greeting patients and managing appointment schedules.
- Performing pre-screening tests such as autorefraction, tonometry, and visual fields.
- Assisting patients with frame selection, offering expert advice.
- Undertaking basic frame adjustments and repairs.
- Processing patient orders accurately.
- Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the practice floor.
As a central figure in the practice's operation, you will contribute significantly to its smooth and professional running.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Future Vision (Northampton) offers a stable career with clear progression pathways. You can advance into dispensing optician roles through FBDO qualifications, specialise in contact lens fitting, or move into practice management.
Benefit from comprehensive training and development, including on-the-job learning, opportunities for , and . This role provides entry without a degree, offering within the resilient optical sector.