Receptionist and Optician - Full-time / Part-time

Receptionist -

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
• Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
• Maintains telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.

Optician

As a dispensing optician, you'll need to:

• interpret optical prescriptions written by optometrists or ophthalmologists;
• give advice to patients on lens type, frames and styling;
• with further training, fit contact lenses and give advice on their care and use;
• take frame and facial measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning;
• advise partially sighted patients on the use of low vision aids;
• advise patients when adjustments or repairs to spectacles are needed;
• select, manage and order a range of optical products;
• order lenses from prescription houses;
• check lenses on delivery to ensure that they meet the required specifications;
• arrange and maintain shop displays;
• liaise with sales representatives from vision care product suppliers;
• supervise and train trainee dispensing opticians.

If you're a store manager, you'll also need to:

• recruit staff and manage their training and professional development;
• undertake the day-to-day management of the practice;
• plan and administer the development of the business, including marketing activities;
• keep accurate patient and business records.