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Boots

Mobile Contact Lens Optician

Spalding, NE

$17.75 - $23/hr

As a Mobile Contact Lens Optician, you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area to support our stores with cover when people are out of the business. A About the role As a ...

Boots

Mobile Contact Lens Optician

Spalding, NE · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

As a Mobile Contact Lens Optician, you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area to support our stores with cover when people are out of the business. A About the role As a ...

Contact Lens King

Customer Service Agent

Champlain, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Contact Lens King is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer focused, Customer Service Representative whose role is to answer incoming calls from customers, contact existing customers ...

Contact Lens King

Customer Service Agent

Champlain, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Contact Lens King is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer focused, Customer Service Representative whose role is to answer incoming calls from customers, contact existing customers ...

Contact Lens King

Customer Service Agent

Champlain, NY · On-site

$17/hr

Contact Lens King is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer focused, Customer Service Representative whose role is to answer incoming calls from customers, contact existing customers ...

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To thrive as a Contact Lens Specialist, you need a background in optometry or ophthalmic dispensing, knowledge of ocular anatomy, and relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with tools such as corneal topographers, slit lamps, and lens fitting software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and patient education abilities help build trust and ensure optimal outcomes. These skills are vital for accurate lens fitting, patient safety, and delivering high-quality vision care.

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Contact lens specialists are eye care professionals trained to fit, prescribe, and educate patients about contact lenses. They assess patients' eye health and vision needs, recommend the appropriate type of contact lenses, and ensure a proper fit for comfort and safety. These specialists also instruct patients on lens care, insertion, and removal, and monitor eye health during follow-up visits. They may work in optometry offices, ophthalmology clinics, or retail optical stores.

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CredentialsOften certified in contact lens fitting and careRequires Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and licensure
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Industry UsageFocuses on fitting and managing contact lensesProvides comprehensive eye exams, diagnoses, and treatment
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for contact lens fitting expertiseBroader scope including eye health and vision correction

While both roles involve eye care, a Contact Lens Specialist primarily focuses on fitting and managing contact lenses, often with specialized certifications. An Optometrist provides comprehensive eye exams, diagnoses eye conditions, and offers a wider range of vision and health services. The choice depends on whether you need specialized contact lens fitting or general eye health care.

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Contact lens specialists often encounter challenges such as fitting lenses for patients with unique eye shapes, managing patients with dry eyes or sensitivities, and educating clients on proper lens care. Addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills, patience, and up-to-date knowledge of the latest products and technologies. Collaborating closely with optometrists and maintaining detailed records also helps ensure the best outcomes for patients, while ongoing training can improve problem-solving in difficult cases.
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Mobile Contact Lens Optician

Boots

Spalding, NE

$17.75 - $23/hr

Other

Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

As a Mobile Contact Lens Optician, you will work across different stores within a defined geographical area to support our stores with cover when people are out of the business. A
About the role
As a Contact Lens Opticians you will lead and inspire the opticians team to deliver excellent patient-centred care and ensure our customers and patients are supported to feel good in their contact lenses. 
Reporting to a Store Manager / Hub Manager, you will support the safe running of the opticians business, being an expert in the technical aspects of the products you recommend, as well as in the sale and supply of contact lenses and optical appliances around the area. You will also:
  • Be an expert in the Boots Opticians contact lens product portfolio
  • Be the go-to person for knowledge about complete care solutions, services and offers and you will use this information to create life-long patients and customers through appropriate recommendation 
  • Supervise the development, education and training of colleagues and supports and mentors students 
  • Seek opportunities to engage with local commissioners and external healthcare professionals. 
  • Support the Divisional Contact Lens Lead in growing the business, helping stores identify new opportunities for customers to wear contact lenses, and support confidence with store teams and clinicians in driving contact lens trials. 
  • Work in partnership with the local management team to deliver both contact lens and ophthalmology led services 
  • Be proud ambassador, with a desire for Boots to be the first choice for patients for their contact lens needs 
  • Travel to different stores within the area 

What you'll need to have
These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
  • Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) 
  • Optical Expertise
  • Passion to improve customer care and ensure high clinical standards 
  • Motivated to own your learning and development, completing all educational training CET as part of the GOC requirement 
  • Strong relationships within the opticians world and respected by peers, customers and external local professionals 
  • Digitally savvy and comfortable with navigating and embracing new technology 
  • Willingness and ability to travel

It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.
  • Experience making clinical decisions
  • Experience coaching and training colleagues

Our benefits
  • Boots Retirement Savings Plan
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots Opticians
At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better. 
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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