Optical Assistant

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hakim Group Full time

**What's in it for you?**

If you're naturally interested in fashion, science, and a role where you can interact with new people daily, this role is for you.

Whether you're an experienced Optical Assistant or not, we can provide you with the tools to develop your skillset and the opportunity to further your career as a result.

You'll be working with amazing brands and cutting-edge equipment, all alongside our supportive and friendly team of experts.

Additionally, you will also have the opportunity to impact the lives of our patients in a positive and meaningful way.

**You will also receive**
- Your birthday off work
- No weekend work
- Training opportunities
- Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme

**About the role**

We are looking for a Part Time (24 hours) Retail Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care in our front of house team.

This role is Monday - Friday with no weekend or bank holiday work required.

You will be an integral part of our team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

**About Us**

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with an exceptional experience in practice.

The practice is recognised across the UK as providing the highest, most comprehensive level of eye care to a wide range of patients. The practice prides itself on its high standards, stunning surroundings, patient-centred approach, and expertise in a widerange of areas.

The main role will be welcoming patients to Cameron Optometry and assisting them while they are in the practice, particularly with optical scans. This might include booking appointments, arranging for collection of new glasses, and selling them solutionsand other products. We are also looking for:

- Professional individual who can multitask and work autonomously
- Exceptional customer service skills and ability to engage with patients from all backgrounds and demographics
- Personable individual who can work as a supportive member of the team
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex clinical advice to patients as directed by Optometrists
- Comfortable managing own workload in a busy, high-volume practice
- Excellent computer literacy and comfortable with using technology
- Ability to identify customer needs and assist accordingly

The role is very varied and may also include other duties to assist with the day-to-day running of an optometry practice.

Additional Information:

- We have 5 consulting rooms
- We are a team of 20

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