PT Optical Sales Associate
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content. The posting includes: - Intro: "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 Duluth, MN. On-the-job training provided, no experience necessary." This is about the role. Could be "About the role". We'll put that in
. - POSITION SUMMARY: Provide excellent patient and customer service... etc. That's also about role/duties. Could be part of responsibilities. - Then "Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients" then list of benefits: Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives, Competitive time off package..., Sick Pay..., Health & Wellbeing Benefits..., Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings..., Employee Assistance Program, On the Job Training & Certification, Teammate Recognition Program. That's benefits. - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: with subpoints. - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: list. - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS: list. We need sections: maybe "Responsibilities" for duties, "Requirements" for minimum knowledge/experience/skills, "Qualifications" maybe for essential functions? Or we could combine. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. There's none. We need to decide which headings to include based on content. We have content for: - About the role (intro + position summary). Could be one section. - Responsibilities (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES). - Requirements (MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS). - Qualifications (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS) maybe. - Benefits (list after "Taking Care of our teams..."). - Pay? Not explicitly stated besides "Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives". That's a benefit, not explicit pay amount. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives" which is about pay but not specific numbers. Is that enough? The rule says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state "Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives". That's a statement about pay, albeit vague. Should we include a Pay section? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be better to include Benefits section that includes wages etc. Since they said "Competitive Wages & Sales Incentives" under benefits list, we can include that in Benefits. No separate Pay needed. - Schedule: Not mentioned explicitly; there is "Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours". That's schedule info but not explicit schedule. Might be considered schedule. However rule: never create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does state ability to work extended hours, which is schedule requirement. Could be part of Requirements or Essential Functions. Probably not a separate Schedule section. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits. We need to use
for each heading. Inside each, use
for prose,
- for lists.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to extract details exactly.
Let's parse.
About the role:
- "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 Duluth, MN. On-the-job training provided, no experience necessary."
We keep that as a paragraph.
Position summary: "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 Optical Lab. Process medical billing information. Maintain frame inventory."
We could include that as part of About the role or Responsibilities. Since we have a Responsibilities section later, maybe put position summary in About the role as additional prose.
Thus About the role paragraph(s) could be two paragraphs: first intro, then position summary.
Now Responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES with bullet points under CUSTOMER SERVICE and BUSINESS AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
We need to preserve each bullet.
List them:
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
- Assist Optometrist with case histories and screenings
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
We'll combine into a single
- list.
Now Requirements: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 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
We'll list.
Now Qualifications: 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.)
- Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds
- Ability 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
We'll list.
Now Benefits: after "Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients" we have:
- Competitive Wages & 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
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits Medical, Life, Dental, vision, Short- & Long-term Disability
- Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training & Certification
- Teammate Recognition Program
We need to preserve each bullet. Some have colons etc.
We'll make a
- list.
Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "These statements are intended to describe the general nature..." That's at end; we should remove as it's boilerplate? It's not EEO but it's a generic disclaimer. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." This line is a generic disclaimer about responsibilities; might be considered boilerplate? It's not explicitly listed but could be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove it. It's not substantive info about job. We'll omit.
Now output HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
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 Duluth, MN. On-the-job training provided, no experience 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 Optical Lab. Process medical billing information. Maintain frame inventory.
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
Qualifications
- 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.)
- Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds
- Ability 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
Benefits
- Competitive Wages & 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
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits Medical, Life, Dental, vision, Short- & Long-term Disability
- list.
Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "These statements are intended to describe the general nature..." That's at end; we should remove as it's boilerplate? It's not EEO but it's a generic disclaimer. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." This line is a generic disclaimer about responsibilities; might be considered boilerplate? It's not explicitly listed but could be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove it. It's not substantive info about job. We'll omit.
Now output HTML fragment.
Structure:
- list.
Now Requirements: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 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
We'll list.
Now Qualifications: 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.)
- Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds
- Ability 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
We'll list.
Now Benefits: after "Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients" we have:
- Competitive Wages & 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
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits Medical, Life, Dental, vision, Short- & Long-term Disability
- Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training & Certification
- Teammate Recognition Program
We need to preserve each bullet. Some have colons etc.
We'll make a