Licensed Optician 32 Hours

BJ's Wholesale Club • Hollywood, FL

2d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Optician dispenses spectacles and other optical products to adults and children using prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. The position advises and assists patients with lenses and spectacle frames, including selection based on style, weight, and color. It also supports sales and member service, verifies prescription and order information, takes measurements, assists with eyeglass adjustments and repairs, and follows privacy, payment, and club procedures. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• An active, up-to-date license to work as an optician in the state where employed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Open shift availability is required for full-time positions.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.

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 work.

Responsibilities

• Verify order data entry by comparing the prescription with the original provided by the doctor, ensure system information is accurate, and file orders under the correct 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.
• Support sales and metric goals by educating patients about available products and recommending options that meet their visual needs.
• Engage with members in front of Optical during downtime.
• Follow privacy and confidential or proprietary company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements, and assist members with eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
• Assist the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures and ensure funds and point-of-service payments are handled accurately.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support a safe, positive, inclusive member and team environment; uphold service and club standards; and work collaboratively toward goals.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Complimentary Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plans, with 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed