Part-Time Optical Sales Associate: Training Included

Shopko Optical; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives

Volunteer Pay

Sick Pay: Sick leave per state law

401K with Match and vesting at 100%

Employee Assistance Program

On the Job Training & Certification

Teammate Recognition Program

Teammate Discounts on eyewear and lens

Job summary

Shopko Optical in Alexandria, MN is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to provide outstanding customer and patient service in eyewear selection, ordering and dispensing. Training is provided on the job, with opportunities to learn through certification and hands-on practice.

You will assist with frame choices, measurements, and lens options while supporting eyewear sales and patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork, accurate processing, and flexible hours, including evenings and

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Maintain license as required by state
• To become Certified, teammate must complete Shopko OCE Certification requirements and calendar modules
• Previous experience in an office and/or optical dispensing is preferred
• Able to handle multiple customer interactions/phone calls at a time
• Able to analyze prescriptions, repairs and adjustments and lifestyle dispensing

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient service according to company and Optical Center standards
• Analyze patient eyewear needs
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to satisfy patient needs
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, ensuring proper measurements and prescriptions
• Order and dispense eyewear accurately and professionally
• Assist patients with frame repairs and adjustments
• Show patients how to insert, remove and care for contact lenses
• Assist Optometrist with case histories and screenings
• Maintain a complete knowledge of third-party plans and claims
• Explain promotions and special lens offerings to patients and customers
• Balance accounts
• Prepare work orders for Optical Lab
• Process medical billing information
• Ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Sales

Optical knowledge

Licensing required

Education

High School diploma

OCE Certification

Tools

Cash register

Optical equipment

Job description

Shopko Optical in Alexandria, MN is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to provide outstanding customer and patient service in eyewear selection, ordering and dispensing. Training is provided on the job, with opportunities to learn through certification and hands-on practice.

You will assist with frame choices, measurements, and lens options while supporting eyewear sales and patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork, accurate processing, and flexible hours, including evenings and