Optometry Administrative Assistant (6 month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Home-based with a requirement to attend Leatherhead office once a week
Hours: 18.75 hours weekly (6.25 hours a day over Monday, Thursday, and Friday - negotiable)
Contract type: 6-month Fixed Term Contract - Long Term Sickness Cover
Salary: Pro-rata of FTE £23,800 for 18.75 hours (£12.21 per hour)
Department: Eye Care and Vision - Special Schools
About us:
SeeAbility, formerly The Royal School for the Blind, is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK, with over 225 years of pioneering support.
We operate a special schools eye care service across 30 schools/sites in London, providing eye tests and glasses.
About you:
The Optometry Administrative Assistant will be part of an administrative team supporting clinical staff working in schools. The role is based at home but requires attendance at our Leatherhead head office as needed. Responsibilities include collecting and securely storing sensitive health information using a secure digital practice management system (training provided). An enhanced DBS clearance is required.
Key responsibilities:
1. Managing incoming inquiries by phone and email from parents and schools
2. Planning clinics, distributing consent and eye care history forms, and appointment letters
3. Securely storing completed consent and eye care history forms
4. Performing additional duties as required by the administrative team and eye care service manager
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
6. High attention to detail and accuracy
7. Maintaining discretion and confidentiality
8. Working independently as the main point of contact for special school inquiries
Reporting to: Noopur Patel - Special Schools Service Manager
Start Date: Immediate start preferred
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are valued, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including discounts, cashback at shops and restaurants, Blue Light Card discounts, paid annual leave (pro-rata), and paid DBS.
If you want to make a difference, join our team.
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