Shopko Optical

03/20/2023

Shopko Optical Elgin located at 1190 S Randall Rd will be closed effective March 24, 2023. At Shopko Optical, providing great service to our patients is always our top priority and we would be happy to take care of you at any of our nearby locations. For your convenience, your patient records will be transferred to Dr. Michael Strasser at Shopko Optical Huntley located at 9940 N IL Rt 47 Huntley, IL 60142.

In the event you purchased a Shopko Optical Eyewear Protection Plan and need related service, please contact our Huntley, Illinois center at 847-802-8788 or visit https://www.shopko.com/eye-care/ to find your nearest Shopko Optical location. If you have a current prescription and would like to order contacts, you may do so by visiting https://contacts.shopko.com/.

09/27/2022

The views ahead 🍂 can definitely make you appreciate having clear, healthy vision. Find peak times to view the fall colors in your area: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/seasonal-adventures/fall-travel-in-illinois/illinois-fall-color-report/

Use to share your favorite sights of the season!

Discover the current state of autumn hues unfolding in every region of the state.

09/01/2022

We have more buddies to add to our “I Got My Eyes Checked!” Club! Thanks for stopping into Shopko Optical and we hope you have a great school year ahead 🍎

08/25/2022

Ready for the school year? After getting their eye exams and earning their brave companions, these kiddos are excited to see what the year has in store! 🦁📅

08/18/2022

A few more courageous little lions to add to our “I Got My Eyes Checked” Club! They are all set to learn and grow this upcoming school year with A+ vision. 📚 Thanks for visiting Shopko Optical to get your eyes back-to-school ready!

08/11/2022

Check out these cool cats who are proud to show off their lion friends and stickers they earned by getting their eye exams! 🦁 Tune in over the next few weeks as we highlight more of the kiddos ready to take on the school year with clear sight and healthy vision. ✏️

08/04/2022

Picked up these backpacks last night with sparkly pencils of course! These are so cute! Our school supply drive is happening TODAY between 4-6pm at Shopko Optical Elgin off Randall road. Meet us to show your support & win concert tix, Ray-Ban sunglasses & more! -Tina Bree

07/27/2022

07/21/2022

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
•High School Graduate or equivalent
•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.)
•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

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

07/18/2022

Drop off your school supplies donations now through August 4th 📚✏️ 📓 Meet the staff, schedule back to school eye exams, and enter for your chance to win a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses!

Be a part of our huge effort with Shopko Optical this year! We are proud to continue...

07/06/2022

Did you know that lions have excellent vision even in the darkest of nights? 🦁 These brave lions are ready to accompany the fearless kiddos in the community who come in for eye exams at Shopko Optical! Schedule their exam today: https://bit.ly/3IkG9WX