Optical Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service:Assisting customers in selecting frames and lenses that suit their needs and preferences, providing advice on eyewear care, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Eyewear Sales:Helping customers choose the right eyewear, including frames, lenses, and contact lenses, and handling sales transactions.
• Frame and Lens Fitting:Assisting with frame adjustments, lens measurements, and ensuring proper fit and comfort.
• Administrative Tasks:Scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing insurance claims, and handling other administrative duties.
• Eye Care Support:Performing preliminary eye tests (like visual acuity and color vision), maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting with other tasks as directed by the optometrist.
• Inventory Management:Ensuring adequate stock levels of frames, lenses, and other optical products, and maintaining an organized display area.
• Communication:Providing clear and effective communication with customers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
• Technical Skills:Some optical assistants may be trained to use specialized equipment for lensometry and other pre-exam procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Customer Service Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build rapport with customers.
• Sales Skills: Ability to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate products.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in measurements, record keeping, and other tasks.
• Optical Knowledge: A basic understanding of eye anatomy, vision correction, and different types of lenses and frames.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computers for administrative tasks and accessing patient information.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in an optical setting, relevant certifications, or a strong interest in the field.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹240,000.00 per year

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Optical: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Tamil (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 31/07/2025