Part-Time Optical Sales & Eyewear Specialist

Shopko; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Volunteer pay

Holiday pay

Personal day

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

On-the-job training

Certification

Job summary

Shopko Optical in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to provide excellent customer and patient service in the selection, ordering and dispensing of eyewear. No prior experience required, on-the-job training provided, and certification opportunities exist.

Join our team to help patients with lenses, frames and contact lenses while maintaining inventory and processing billing information. This position offers flexible hours and a friendly team environment in St. Cloud.

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 work with patient eyewear needs including analyzing prescriptions, repairs and adjustments and lifestyle dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient service according to company and Optical Center standards.
• Recommend lenses, coatings and frames to satisfy patient needs.
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color and ensure they match 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 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Shopko Optical in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to provide excellent customer and patient service in the selection, ordering and dispensing of eyewear. No prior experience required, on-the-job training provided, and certification opportunities exist.

Join our team to help patients with lenses, frames and contact lenses while maintaining inventory and processing billing information. This position offers flexible hours and a friendly team environment in St. Cloud.