PT Optical Sales Associate

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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.

BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

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.

Minimum Knowledge, Experience & Skills Requirements

• 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.

Essential Functions & Work Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within 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 of time.
• Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.).
• Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds.
• Able to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception).
• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness.
• Ability to grip and hold items.
• Good eye and hand coordination.
• Able to operate a cash register, various optical equipment and tools.
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines.
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development.