Shopko Optical

10/17/2022

10/13/2022

Join us for our 2-year anniversary celebration, tomorrow from 4-5:30 pm at Shopko Optical Huntley. The event will include refreshments, giveaways, and more! We look forward to seeing you there. Register here:

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.

07/27/2022

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...

02/24/2021

Listen as Star 105.5 McHenry County interviews Shopko Optical's Kirk Lauterback to learn more about our Kids in Focus program, tips on how to maintain your eye health and how to easily make an annual eye appointment at any of our local Shopko Optical centers in Huntley, Elgin or Crystal Lake!
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12/30/2020

At Shopko Optical Huntley, we accept many major vision plans including EyeMed, UHC Vision, Davis Vision, Superior Vision, Avesis, and many more. We are also an open access provider for VSP. For more information and to verify coverage, please call us at 847-957-9039.

11/30/2020

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.

10/01/2020

Dr. Michael Strasser, Optometrist, serves our new Huntley location! His approach to care is to balance education with a lighthearted attitude so that his patients understand their eyes while feeling comfortable during their visit. Learn more about Dr. Strasser and schedule an eye exam today: https://bit.ly/34dteT9

09/30/2020

We're so excited to be serving the Huntley community! Schedule a visit with us today: https://bit.ly/3ij5imu

09/08/2020

There's a new optical center near you! We've opened at 9940 Rte 47 in Huntley. Now accepting appointments: https://bit.ly/34H7bq1