Optical Dispenser

We are looking for a friendly, professional and customer-focused Optical Dispenser to join our team. If you enjoy helping people, have a passion for eyewear and fashion and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you

Responsibilities for such will be

• Interpret optical prescriptions written by optometrists or ophthalmologists
• Taking the necessary optical frame and eye measurements needed for the making of the prescription glasses
• take frame and facial measurements to ensure correct frame fit and positioning
• give advice to patients on lens type, coatings and tints, frames and styling, and adjust, fit and repair spectacles
• assist doctor with fitting contact lenses, give advice on their care and use, and conduct aftercare follow-up appointments
• offer appropriate advice and guidance to patients visiting the practice
• advise on and dispense low vision aids, such as magnifiers, for partially-sighted patients
• assist patients when adjustments and frame repairs
• select, manage and order a range of optical products
• order lenses from prescription laboratories
• order prescription contact lenses fromsuppliers
• quality control check lenses on delivery to ensure that they meet the required specifications
• carrying out pre-screening tests for example lensometry, taking auto refraction measurements, assisting with visual field exams
• making adjustments to the frames when the customer collects their glasses along with educating the patient on how to wear and take care of glasses
• explaining offers and products to customers
• arrange and maintain displays
• liaise with sales representatives from product suppliers
• supervise and training