Optical Assistant

4 weeks ago


Romford, United Kingdom JI PARTRIDGE OPTICIANS Full time

'''Duties'''
- Assist optometrists and opticians in providing eye care services to patients
- Prepare examination rooms and equipment for patient visits
- Take patient medical history and perform preliminary tests, such as visual acuity and color vision tests
- Assist with contact lens fittings and adjustments
- Educate patients on proper eyewear care and maintenance
- Order and maintain inventory of optical supplies and products
- Schedule appointments and manage patient records

'''Skills'''
- Strong knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with laboratory procedures for eyewear fabrication
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient computer skills for managing patient records

As an Optical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the optometrists and opticians in providing high-quality eye care services to our patients. Your knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology will be essential in assisting with various eye examinations and tests. Additionally, your familiarity with laboratory procedures will enable you to assist with the fabrication of eyewear.

In this role, you will also have the opportunity to interact directly with patients. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to effectively educate patients on proper eyewear care and answer any questions they may have. Attention to detail is important as you will be responsible for scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and maintaining inventory of optical supplies.

To excel as an Optical Assistant, you should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in computer skills is necessary for accurately managing patient records.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Ability to Commute:

- Romford (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Romford: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



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