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Resolve to maintain your eye health this year 🎊 For more ways to preserve your sight, visit your Shopko Optical optometrist: https://bit.ly/3N5WQJk

Ever wonder if your eye symptoms warrant a visit to the optometrist 👀? Learn the common instances in which you should get your eyes examined.

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How to Know if You Need an Eye Exam | Shopko Optical To maintain clear and healthy vision it is recommended to receive a comprehensive eye exam annually. However, here are 6 signs you may need to schedule an exam sooner.

Are your eyelids dry and flaky in the winter? Give the gift of care to the area around your eyes and try these remedies for soft, hydrated eyelids.

Follow these tips to get the most out of your vision benefits before they expire ⌛️ in a few short weeks!

Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean it’s time to put the sunglasses away! In any season, sun exposure may increase your risk for eye damage.

From snow blindness to winter sport eye safety tips, learn more from the American Academy of Ophthalmology here: https://bit.ly/46AXfdQ

It’s common for winter weather conditions to affect your eye health and cause discomfort and dryness. Keep your eyes safe with these tips and more: https://bitly.ws/WA9s

Are you making the most of your vision insurance? Check out different benefit options and how to maximize your coverage before plans reset at the end of the year 🕒👓:

How to Use Your Vision Benefits | Shopko Optical Now is the time to beat the end-of-the-year rush and spend your remaining eye care allowances before you lose them. Utilize your FSA and HSA at Shopko Optical.

At Shopko Optical, your wellness is our top priority. 👀🩺❤️ During your visit, we’ll partner with you to ensure you are not only seeing but feeling your best.

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🍂 Post a photo or video to your page of a moment your sight matters to you with a caption explaining why you are thankful for your sight.

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. You can help people with diabetes prevent vision loss by encouraging them to get regular eye exams so they can catch problems early. Get resources and information from the National Eye Insitute here: https://bit.ly/3MuEUbc

National Diabetes Month | National Eye Institute During National Diabetes Month, NEHEP encourages you to spread the word about how people with diabetes can protect their vision. Get ideas for information to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Your vision benefits can help cover the cost of eye care expenses throughout the year. Make them count! Learn more: https://bitly.ws/WAaH

November is American Diabetes Month and people with diabetes are 25 times more likely to lose vision than those who are not diabetic, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Diabetic retinopathy is a secondary complication of diabetes and is caused by changes in the retina’s blood vessels that leads to blurred vision and occasionally leading to blindness.

Get more info on Diabetic retinopathy here:

Diabetic Retinopathy - The Vision Council Foundation - Learn about Vision Health, Eye Diseases and Treatments Diabetic retinopathy is a secondary complication of diabetes and is caused by changes in the retina’s blood vessels. Small blood vessels swell, leak and hemorrhage into the retina, blurring vision, and occasionally leading to blindness.

‘Tis the season to be thankful 🦃🍂 From everyday moments to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, our sight plays a huge role in how we experience the world. Now through November 30th, share why you are thankful for your sight for a chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card!

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Why let your FSA funds go to waste when you could spend them on Bausch + Lomb contact lenses? Schedule an appointment with us to try them before December 31st!

Rest easy, see clearly! 😴👀 Your sleep habits can impact your eye health more than you think. Follow these simple tips to improve your shut-eye.

Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween. Using decorative lenses without a valid prescription can cause serious harm to your eyes—haunting you long after October 31. Follow these tips when considering decorative contact lenses:

Keep Your Eyes Safe on Halloween. Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween.

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.americanforests.org/fall-foliage-map/

Use to share your favorite sights of the season!

Estimated Fall Foliage Map - American Forests View our fall foliage map to see when leaf peeping is at its prime near you!

Are you looking for an opportunity to provide great customer service and patient care and grow your career? Shopko Optical is seeking a Full-time Opticians to join our new team in Fremont, NE! On the job training provided.

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.

Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients

Competitive Wages & Incentives
401K with Match
Vacation Pay/Personal Day
Volunteer Time Off
Sick Pay
Health & Wellbeing Benefits
Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training & Certification
Teammate Recognition Program
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

· Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development





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.

Experience the convenience of Digital Eye Exams, now available at your Fremont optical center! Call us at 402-704-6964 to schedule an appointment. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3j7ZoHH

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