Retail Dispenser Part Time

Visionworks; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 13,707 - 18,156; Part time

Job summary

A leading eyewear retailer is seeking a part-time associate to dispense eyewear, adjust glasses, and provide excellent customer service. Responsibilities include using a Lensometer to ensure prescription accuracy and maintaining store displays. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and strong communication skills. This position is located in Ashland, Kentucky and offers a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience, preferred in optical.
• Ability to read and interpret insurance forms.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in-person and by phone.
• Inspect finished eyeglasses using the Lensometer.
• Adjust and repair customer eyewear.
• Stock and clean merchandise.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lensometer

Job description

Overview

Summary: Dispense completed eyewear. Use Lensometer to verify accuracy of prescription. Adjust patient glasses.

Compensation

Pay Type: Part Time
Pay Range: $9.95 - $13.18/hr

Essential Responsibilities

• Greet all customers in-person and by phone promptly and professionally as per company customer service standards to include selling the lens cleaning kit, offering our Unbeatable Price/Money-Back Satisfaction guarantee, review Customer Service Comment Card with customer etc.


• Inspect finished eyeglasses using the Lensometer to conform to Company 7-Point Quality Check as well as providing a thorough dispense to ensure proper fit, etc.


• Adjust and repair customer eyewear.


• Stock/re-stock merchandise, clean and straighten displays and entire store to plan-o-gram.


• Process defective, spoiled and cannibalized frames.


• Complete company required training programs.


• Follow company safety rules and standards.


• Other duties as assigned by management to include cross training in the lab.

Experience/Education

• One (1) year of related experience


• Optical preferred


• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

Additional Requirements

• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Ability to read and interpret insurance forms and prescriptions

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Work changing schedules to meet business demands


• Work inside location


• Strong organizational skills


• Speak clearly and effectively


• Calculate and manipulate numbers/data


• Read English


• Problem solve/reasoning


• Meet customer expectations


• Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines


• Follow procedures and instructions


• Use computer effectively and view computer screen


• Exhibit empathy in all interactions


• Bend and stoop continuously


• Reach above shoulder continuously

Training Requirements (where applicable)

• Complete company required training within required timelines


• Cross training in all departments as needed

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines).

Activity

Stand, Walk, Sit, Use hands to touch, handle, or feel, Reach with Hands and Arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear

None; Under 1/3; 1/3 to 2/3; Over 2/3

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics

• Must be detail orientated and well organized.


• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients.


• Must be energetic and self-motivated.


• Must be a team player.


• Must be able to problem solve.


• Must work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis


• Must have ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers etc.

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times.As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Equal Opportunity

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.

The statements shown in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. As required by changing business needs, complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.

Compensation: Compensation range for the roles 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, equity, and commissions.