PT Optical Sales Associates - Hibbing, MN

PT Optical Sales Associates - Hibbing, MN

Base Pay Range
: $15.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Optician Pay Rate
: $15.00 to $21.00 per hour

Shopko Optical is seeking a Part‑time Optical Sales Associate to join our team in Hibbing, MN. On‑the‑job training is provided; no experience is necessary.

• 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 the Optical Lab.
• Process medical billing information.
• Maintain frame inventory.
• Analyze patient eyewear needs and 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 the 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 and prepare work orders containing specific instructions for the Optical Lab.
• Process medical billing information and ensure proper merchandising of frame inventory.

• 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.

• Competitive wages and sales incentives.
• Volunteer pay.
• Sick pay:
  Eligible teammates accrue sick leave per state law.
• 401(k) with match and vested at 100%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On‑the‑job training and certification.
• Teammate recognition program.
• Teammate discounts on eyewear and contact lenses.