Optician Licensed Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Port St. Lucie, FL

5d

About The Position

The Licensed Optician dispenses spectacles and other optical products for adults and children using prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists. The role advises and assists patients with lens and frame choices, including style, weight, and color, and provides excellent service to members in person and by phone. The Optician supports accurate order processing, sales goals, eyeglass adjustments and repairs, and Optical department operations while following company policies and applicable privacy requirements.

The position requires an active state optician license and open shift availability for full-time positions. Work takes place primarily indoors and involves frequent movement on hard surfaces, occasional bending and reaching, and frequent lifting of objects up to 20 pounds. The role may also involve moving heavier or awkward objects with assistance, exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises, occasional exposure to cleaning agents, and use of optical hand tools.

Requirements

• Must hold an active optician license valid for work in the state and keep it up to date.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.
• Open shift availability is required for full-time positions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Verify order data entry by comparing the prescription in the system with the original prescription and ensuring the information is accurate.
• File orders using the correct store ABC system procedures.
• Provide excellent member service in person and over the phone to support sales.
• Explain procedures included under the exam fee clearly and honestly while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
• Take measurements, ensure frame selection is appropriate for prescription power, read prescriptions on a lensometer, and update orders through receipt, notification, and dispensing.
• Notify members promptly when products are ready and handle money-related transactions appropriately.
• Educate patients about available products and recommend options that support their visual needs and sales and metric goals.
• Engage with members in front of Optical during downtime.
• Follow privacy and confidential or proprietary company policies and procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
• Support members with eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
• Assist the Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure funds collected and payments made at the point of service are accurate.
• Maintain club policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
• Attend work regularly and predictably.
• Support a safe, positive, inclusive member and team environment and contribute to daily GOLD member and club 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.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 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, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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