Licensed Optician Part Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Sumter, SC

10d • $27

About The Position

The Licensed Optician dispenses spectacles and other optical products to adults and children using prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. The role advises and assists members with lenses and spectacle frames, including choices about style, weight, and color. It also supports optical sales and service, prescription and order accuracy, eyeglass adjustments and repairs, and store procedures while adhering to company policies and applicable privacy requirements.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to work as an optician in the state and keep the license active and up to date.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of optical products and business practices is preferred.
• A high school diploma, college degree, and/or experience in big-box wholesale, retail, or optical work is preferred.
• Open shift availability is required for full-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Verify order data entry against the original prescription, ensure system information is accurate, and file orders under the correct store system.
• Provide excellent service in person and over the phone, explain procedures included under the exam fee, and communicate honestly and pleasantly with customers.
• Take measurements, ensure frame selection is appropriate for prescription power, read prescriptions using a lensometer, notify members when products are ready, and advance orders through the system.
• Handle money-related transactions and ensure accurate funds are collected and payments are made at the point of service.
• Support sales and metric goals by educating patients about available products and recommending products 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.
• Assist members with eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
• Assist the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
• Meet regular and predictable full-attendance expectations.
• Support a safe, positive, inclusive, and friendly environment and deliver club and member service standards.

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.
• Three medical plan options and optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account, and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with shares of BJ’s common stock available at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed