Optical Assistant

7 months ago

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Specsavers Maidenhead Full time

Responsibilities:

- Assist optometrists and opticians in providing eye care services to patients
- Perform preliminary tests before patients have their eye examination performed
- Assist with contact lens fittings and teach patients how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses
- Educate patients on proper eyewear selection and maintenance
- Perform basic administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
- Clean and maintain optical instruments and equipment

**Requirements**:

- Familiarity with equipment used in optometry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients of all ages
- Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately record patient information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism
- Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilites

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,448.00-£24,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

Ability to Commute:

- Maidenhead (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Maidenhead: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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