Optical Assistant
at G J Drew & Partners
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About this role
Optical Assistant at G J Drew & Partners, 136 Eastgate, East Lindsey, LN11 9AA.
As the first point of contact for patients, you will be instrumental in ensuring a positive and efficient experience at our Lincolnshire practice. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of essential tasks.
You will be responsible for:
- Greeting patients warmly and managing appointment schedules.
- Conducting pre-screening tests, including autorefraction, tonometry, and visual fields.
- Providing support with frame selection and advising on lens options.
- Performing basic frame adjustments and minor repairs.
- Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining the overall tidiness and presentation of the practice floor.
This role is central to the smooth day-to-day operation of G J Drew & Partners, requiring excellent organisational skills and a commitment to patient care.
What working in a role like this could offer you
Discover a fulfilling career path as an Optical Assistant at G J Drew & Partners in East Lindsey. This role offers clear progression routes, including pathways towards FBDO dispensing optician qualification, specialist contact lens roles, or practice management responsibilities.
Benefit from comprehensive training and development programmes, encompassing on-the-job learning, support for NVQ qualifications, and manufacturer-led product training. The optical sector provides with consistent demand across the UK.