PT Optical Sales Associates - Beaver Dam, WI

About the position

It all starts in our centers, where our dedicated team members combine state-of-the-art technology, exceptional eye care, and hometown Midwestern values to deliver high-quality products and services. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships in the communities we serve through a rewarding career helping improve the sight and lives of our patients. Enjoy on-the-job training and certification opportunities. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide great customer service and patient care and grow your career? Shopko Optical is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to join our team in Beaver Dam, WI. On the job training provided, no experience necessary.

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. Ensure frames are coordinated 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 a complete knowledge of third-party plans and claims
• Explain promotions and special lens offerings to patients and customers
• Balance accounts
• Prepare work orders containing specific instructions for Optical Lab
• Process medical billing information
• Ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives
• Volunteer Pay
• Sick Pay: Eligible Teammates accrue sick leave per state law
• 401K with Match and vested at 100%
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training & Certification
• Teammate Recognition Program
• Teammate Discounts on eyewear and contact lenses