Optical Assistant

Job Description

Oldbury and Cruickshank Opticians in Macclesfield have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant (may suit pre reg dispensing optician) to join the team.Location: Macclesfield but flexibility needed for working across the group.Salary: Full-time equivalent £22,000 PA reviewed after completion of probationary periodJob Type: Full time / Part-time, PermanentHours: Monday to Friday at least 36 hours between 8:30am8:00pm.No Saturdays or SundayTo be considered for this position you must have the right to work in the UKAbout Us:At Prism Partnership we passionately believe that sight is the most essential of the human senses and thats why our purpose is to concentrate on making our patient`s vision the best so it can transform their lives. This purpose has been at the core of whatPrism Partnership Opticians do for over 30 years. Prism Partnership is a small group of clinically excellent optical practices in Cheshire with a strong reputation. The practices are I wear opticians Nantwich and Tarporley, Broad Opticians Alsager and Sandbach,Oldbury and Cruickshank Opticians, Macclesfield.Our patients tell us we are great at understanding their lifestyle and getting everything about their eye care and eyewear absolutely right for them. We offer a premium eye care package that gives individually tailored eye care solutions based on individuallifestyle needs. We have a wide range of frames from boutique suppliers so our patients get comments from strangers about their eyewear.We concentrate on using the latest technology both in and out of the examination room using OCT`s, Humphrey Fields, FDT and I care Tonometers and the latest Visioffice with highly trained support staff who match our culture of clinical excellence.We focus on building effective elite teams which focus on the vision and purpose of the practice every day.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a group of successful Practices based in the quintessential market towns of Cheshire.THE PANDEMIC:An unusual and tough 18 months for everyone in the Optical industry. It has been key for us to be dynamic and adaptive to enable significant changes in our patient journey. We have refined our processes on quality and service which has improved our individuallytailored approach taking more time with all our patients and producing better results which has made the last 12 months one of our most successful years.Optical Assistant - Our Culture:We have a culture which empowers all our people to be the best they can be to consistently deliver an excellent service. Being the best means making the most of opportunities in a commercial environment. We are a dynamic, growing Independent Opticians andwe strive to offer you a structured career path across our group. We put a real emphasis on recognizing and celebrating our achievements.Optical Assistant - Key Responsibilities:- Meeting and greeting our Patients- Booking appointments skilfully- Reception and admin duties- Frame selection, assembly, and dispensing spectacles- Fitting, adjusting and simple repairs of spectacles- Contact lens knowledge an advantage- Collection of spectacles and contact lenses- Focimetry and job verification skills an advantage- Commercial awareness and ensuring a smooth and friendly environmentOptical Assistant - What skills matter to us- Previous experience in an optical role OR retail / customer service experience- Understands Teamwork is an essential key driver towards a vision and purpose of an organisation delivering an exceptional service- Positively contributing to our Company culture and values- Be enthusiastic, polite, professional, clear, and competent in Optics skills- Be able to build rapport and make strong recommendations on visual lifestyle needs to every patient- Must be an excellent communicator and relationship builder- Capable with basic computer skills- Be competent in Commercial and Sales skills- Open to learning new skills- Driving or a means of transport required to be able to travel between practices with travel expenses when beyond the base practice/sOptical AssistantBenefits:- Annual salary reviews- Paid Annual leave: 5.6 weeks holiday a year pro-rata, inclusive of any bank/public holidays permitted- EAP cover from BUPA- Family and friends discount- 30 minutes paid lunch breakClosing date: 28th February 2022To submit your CV for this exciting Optical Assistant opportunity, please press Apply now.

Keyskills :
Retail