PT Optical Sales Associates - Grand Island, NE

ShopKo • Grand Island, NE

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About The Position

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. Shopko Optical is seeking a Part-time Optical Sales Associate to join our team in Grand Island, NE. On the job training provided, no experience necessary.

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

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

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

What This Job Offers

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