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Ophthalmic Optician
Shaftesbury - South West
Ophthalmic Optician - Shaftesbury
Salary GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000 per annum
The Company
Our client is a group of optometrists with practices in Dorset and the South-West of the country. They are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Ophthalmic Optician to join their practice in Shaftesbury.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
* Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
* Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council
* Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing
* Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
* Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
* Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters
* Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses
* Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines
* Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
* Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles and contact lenses
Knowledge and skills
* Computer Savvy
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Customer service skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Organised and attention to detail
Education and Experience
* CET statutory requirement completed
* You must be a qualified Optometrist with a degree in Optometry and be a member of the General Optical Council
* Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service
* Previous experience in retail or customer service
* The ideal candidate will be a clinically minded individual with good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. This role would suit a strong team player with a proven track record who is able to confidently offer advice to their peers and share your clinical expertise with the teams you work with
Work Schedule and Benefits
Full Time
33 days holiday (includes bank holidays)
Bonus available
Pension
Professional Fees covered
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Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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