Optical Sales Associate

Shoptikal • Duluth, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Shopko Optical is seeking a full-time Optical Sales Associate in Duluth, Minnesota. The role provides customer service and patient care by helping patients select, order, and receive eyewear, completing pre-screening activities, preparing work orders for the Optical Lab, processing medical billing information, and maintaining frame inventory. On-the-job training is provided, and no experience is necessary. Teammates may complete Shopko OCE Certification requirements and calendar modules to become certified.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintain a license as required by the state.
• Able to handle multiple customer interactions and phone calls at a time.
• Able to work with patient eyewear needs, including analyzing prescriptions, repairs and adjustments, and lifestyle dispensing.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization through written and two-way verbal communication.
• Able to read and write at a high school graduate level.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds.
• Able to see near, distance, color, and depth perception.
• Manual and finger dexterity, hand and arm steadiness, ability to grip and hold items, and good eye-hand coordination.
• Able to operate a cash register, optical equipment, and tools.
• Able to work normal or extended office hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, to meet established deadlines.
• Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer and patient service according to company and Optical Center standards.
• Analyze patient eyewear needs and recommend lenses, lens coatings, and frames.
• Assist patients in selecting frames that suit their style and color preferences and coordinate with facial and eye measurements and prescriptions.
• Accurately and professionally order and dispense eyewear.
• Assist patients with frame repairs and adjustments.
• Show patients how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.
• Assist the Optometrist with case histories and screenings.
• Maintain knowledge of third-party plans and claims.
• Explain promotions and special lens offerings.
• Balance accounts.
• Prepare Optical Lab work orders with specific instructions.
• Process medical billing information.
• Ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and 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.
• Medical, life, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Voluntary/cafeteria offerings.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On-the-job training and certification.
• Teammate Recognition Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED