Part-Time Optical Administrator

VSP Vision Care; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and commissions

Job summary

VSP Vision Care is seeking an Optical Associate/Optician to attract and retain customers through exceptional service and to drive store sales by fostering a customer care culture. The role includes fitting frames, taking precise measurements, recommending lenses and coatings, and coordinating with clinicians to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications include state licensure as an optician, 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and merchandising attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally recognized optician association as an optician.
• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Experience in a retail or customer service environment.
• Strong communication to meet/exceed customer expectations and foster positive relationships.
• Store merchandising and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames.
• Measure bridge, eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers.
• Recommend lenses, coatings, and frames to suit customer needs.
• Assist customers in selecting frames and coordinate frames with measurements and prescriptions.
• Maintain accurate pricing and realistic delivery quotes.
• Support marketing programs and host relationships; participate in patient satisfaction efforts.

Skills

State licensure

Sales skills

Retail experience

Excellent communication

Merchandising

Attention to detail

1–2 years experience

Job description

The basic function of the Optical Associate, Optician is to attract and retain customers by delivering exceptional customer service, fostering customer retention, and promoting outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a customer care culture through practicing and using effective retail sales skills utilizing the Total Customer Experience Model

Develop professional business relationships with other Associates, Host, and Doctor

Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following:

• Utilizing optical prescription, evaluate prescription in conjunction with customer’s visual requirements
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs
• Assist customers in the selection of frames and coordinate frames with optical measurements and prescription
• Conduct measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools

Ensure high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, and realistic delivery time quotes

Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities as measured by:

• Effective plan administration and local service
• Improvements in average transaction
• Locally initiated plans

Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives

Ensure positive and productive host relationships through Host participation, support, and satisfaction measured by Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Other duties as assigned by Optical Manager

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

If Required by State: Applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally recognized optician association as an optician

Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results

Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment

Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor, and host relationships

Success in store merchandising and attention to detail

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Salary Ranges: $20.00 - $30.23

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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