Optical Associate- Licensed- PT

Boscov’s • Moorestown, NJ

3d

About The Position

Boscov’s is hiring a Licensed Optical Associate to join its Optical team. The associate dispenses spectacles and contact lenses to adults and children, advises customers on lenses and spectacle frames, and provides a welcoming, professional shopping experience. The role supports order fulfillment, eyewear fitting and adjustments, optical equipment operation, and daily store operations while maintaining compliance with company policies, state licensing regulations, HIPAA requirements, and confidentiality standards. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Active optician license in the state of employment; license must be kept up to date.
• One year of optical experience.
• One year of retail store experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong sense of fashion and trends.
• Knowledge of the proper use of a lensometer, autorefractor, and NCT equipment.
• Position involves moving about the department throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescription orders against the prescribing doctor's original prescription and maintain organized order files according to store procedures.
• Provide in-person and telephone customer service, explain products and services, and create a welcoming, professional experience.
• Interpret prescriptions, take optical measurements, verify prescriptions with a lensometer, recommend frame and lens options, and select frames appropriate to prescription requirements.
• Manage order fulfillment by updating order status, notifying customers when orders are ready, dispensing eyewear, and processing sales and payments accurately.
• Fit, adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear to ensure proper fit, comfort, and visual performance.
• Operate and maintain the lensometer, autorefractor, and non-contact tonometer (NCT) according to company procedures and state licensing requirements.
• Comply with company policies, state licensing regulations, HIPAA requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Assist the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures, cash reconciliation, and accurate point-of-sale transactions.
• Build positive working relationships with store leadership and associates to support a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional optical department.

Benefits

• Starting rate of $29.50 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid vacation.
• Liberal employee discount.

What This Job Offers

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