Licensed Optician Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Kearny, NJ

12d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Optician dispenses spectacles and other optical products to adults and children using prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists. The role advises and assists members with lenses and spectacle frames, including style, weight, and color, and supports members with eyeglass adjustments and repairs. It provides in-person and phone service, helps meet sales and metric goals, processes orders and payments, and supports the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures. The position requires an active state optician license and regular, predictable, full attendance.

Requirements

• Must hold an active license to work as an optician in the state and keep the license current.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
• Open shift availability is required for full-time positions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of optical products and business practices.
• High school diploma, college degree, and/or experience in big-box wholesale, retail, or optical settings.

Responsibilities

• Verify order data entry against the original prescription, ensure system information is accurate, and file orders under the correct store ABC system.
• Provide excellent member service in person and over the phone, explain procedures included under the exam fee, and communicate honestly and pleasantly.
• Take measurements, ensure frame selection is appropriate for prescription power, read prescriptions using a lensometer, notify members when products are ready, advance orders through the system, and handle related payments.
• Educate patients about available products and recommend items that support their visual needs to help meet sales and metric goals.
• Engage with members in front of Optical during downtime.
• Follow privacy and confidential/proprietary company policies and procedures, including HIPAA, and assist members with eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
• Assist the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures and ensure accurate collection of funds and payments at the point of service.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
• Support club standards, member service, safety, inclusion, teamwork, and accurate merchandising and store presentation.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary BJ’s Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares available at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED