I am currently recruiting for an experienced Dispensing Optician
The role is to work as part of the practice team in the delivery of first class dispensing services, showing excellent understanding of customer needs as well as being motivated in achieving sales.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDispensing1. Ensure the accurate and appropriate dispensing of prescriptions issued as a result of an eye examination2. Select lenses and frames to best suit the prescription and the customer’s lifestyle3. Check orders received from Optical Technicians, if required4. Establish suitability and accuracy of lenses using the focimeter5. Fit the customer with their final spectacles and make appropriate adjustments6. Offer the customer general advice and guidance7. Implement minor repairs to frames8. Carry out retinal photography, tonometry and visual field tests supplementary to an eye examination and alert the optometrist to any unusual / abnormal features identified through these processes9. Undertake colorimetry activities where appropriate, including use of the colorimetry machine (for density, hue and colour checks) and coloured overlays10. Keep the appropriate records and report to the Practice Manager/Directors, as required
Selling & Customer Relationship Management1. Maximise sales whilst minimising costs to ensure the achievement of specified margins and targets2. Ascertain the wants and needs of each customer3. Recommend, select and help locate or obtain merchandise...