Department: Ophthalmology Benefits ·        Ongoing Support and Training - *a chance to progress to Ophthalmic Technician, once fully competent you can achieve a salary increase up to £21,000 per year. ·        Excellent Career Progressions – with many members of our management team having been promoted from within the company ·        Pension Scheme ·        NHS Employee Discounts ·        Annual Salary Review ·        20 days Annual Leave + 8 days Bank Holidays ·        Uniform Supplied   Role & Responsibilities For all of the roles and responsibilities below no experience is necessary training will be provided. As a Healthcare Assistant you will: Complete Visual Field Test & OCT Tests on the patient ahead of their appointment with the clinician Assist medical professionals with patient treatments where necessary Support patients throughout their appointment Ensure full clinical room set up with required, equipment and medical supplies Provide administration support to the clinicians (this will include completing all COVID-19 screening questions prior to the patient entering the room) Ensure infection control protocols are followed and maintained at all times At the end of each clinic, it is your responsibility to ensure all patient notes have been completed and are visible on the system, clinic rooms have been cleaned down and left as found, report any stock requirements to line manager All equipment is accounted for and stored away correctly ** Please note that as we run a 7-day service you will be required to work 5 out of 7 days. Shift patterns are generally between 07:00/ 07:30 - 17:30/18:00. The base for this role is RG2 6UU.

Opticians review prescriptions written by optometrists to give patients the proper eyewear. Opticians need to help patients pick the best glasses for their needs, repair broken frames and adjust eyewear when necessary. They also need to be able to educate individuals about how to properly handle and clean glasses.

An optical technician, also known as an ophthalmic laboratory technician, fills prescriptions for eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. ... One of your job duties is utilizing manufacturing machinery, such as grinders and lensometers, to ensure each lens is curved to the correct prescription for individual patients.

Summary: This PRN Optician will work with our Occupational Health Clinic located in Green on an as-needed basis.Essential FunctionsGreets and assists patients in a timely and friendly mannerVerifies vision benefits and relays any pertinent insurance benefit information prior to material purchasesAnswers phones and directs calls appropriatelyAccesses data base to schedule, confirm and update appointments as necessaryAnswers patient questions regarding their account, obtains assistance if necessaryVerifies eligibility for all "walk-in" and same-day patients as necessarySafely operates optical machineryAssists patient with materials purchasesOrders and dispenses materials according to vision center policies and proceduresRepairs spectacles as brought in by patientsHandles patient complaints/issues regarding materials according to policies, obtains assistance if necessaryChecks out patients and documents material sales and/or payment collection from patient on encounter formsObtains and documents vision insurance benefit authorizations for exams and materialsCoordinate referral appointments for patients for diagnostic testing, evaluations, and treatment based on insurance type and according to provider-stated urgencyDocuments and reports back to providers if unable to complete referral as requested

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited school for Medical Assistants is preferred, but not required. High school diploma or GED is required.Knowledge and Experience: Requires at least one year of work experience.Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity for examining patients and operating equipment. Must be able to function in an office setting.Worker Characteristics: Must have responsible, ethical and professional manner with theability to listen and organize. Must be able to communicate with people of different races, sexes, ages and social classes.Must be able to exert self-control when verbally confronted in an angry or aggressive manner.Non-performance Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license or picture identification and a Social Security card or work permit.

Dispenses, repairs and sells eyewear to optical customers following the Five Star Program.Must have a high school diploma. Requires at least two years of optical work experience.