Optical Assistant Receptionist

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant Receptionist means being the first welcome our patients recieve each day. You would be part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

Eyelink Opticians is a family-run business located in the heart of London. We offer professional eyecare services including prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and eye exams. Our friendly team will help you choose the right pair of glasses for your lifestyle.

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases) 
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme 

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

You’ll play a key role in managing administration duties, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As an Optical Assistant Receptionist, you’ll support patients with everything from booking appointments, frame styling and lens choices, fittings and adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• No weekend working. Flexible hours available - full or part time
• This role is ideal for someone with or without previous experience working in optics

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.