Optical Sales Associate - Hibbing, MN

ShopKo • Hibbing, MN

130d • $15 - $21

About The Position

Shopko Optical is seeking a Full-time Optical Sales Associate to join our team in Hibbing, MN. This position offers an opportunity to provide great customer service and patient care while growing your career. On-the-job training is provided, and no experience is necessary. The pay rate for this position ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain license as required by state.
• Complete Shopko OCE Certification requirements and calendar modules to become Certified.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an office and/or optical dispensing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient and customer service in the selection, ordering and dispensing of eyewear.
• Complete pre-screening activities prior to patient exams.
• Prepare work orders for Optical Lab.
• Process medical billing information.
• Maintain frame inventory.
• Analyze patient eyewear needs and recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames.
• Assist patients in selecting frames according to style and color, ensuring coordination with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
• Order and dispense eyewear accurately and professionally.
• Assist patients with proper frame repairs and adjustments.
• Show patients how to insert, remove, and care for their 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 and prepare work orders for Optical Lab.
• Ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives
• Competitive time off package including vacation pay, volunteer pay, paid holidays, and a personal day
• Sick Pay: Eligible teammates accrue Sick/Safe leave per state law
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Short- & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training & Certification
• Teammate Recognition Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees