Licensed Optician

As an Optical Professional at BJ's Wholesale Club, you will be responsible for dispensing spectacles and other optical products to both adults and children, working with prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists.

You will advise and assist patients with various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including style, weight, and color. Your goal will be to deliver sales and metric goals by educating patients on the benefits of available products and recommending those that will improve their visual needs.

You will also be responsible for verifying order data entry, comparing Rx to original Rx provided from the doctor, and ensuring all information entered in the system is accurate. Additionally, you will complete proper order filing procedures, including filing the order under the correct ABC system in the store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense spectacles and other optical products to adults and children
• Advise and assist patients with various types of lenses and spectacle frames
• Verify order data entry and compare Rx to original Rx provided from the doctor
• Complete proper order filing procedures
• Deliver sales and metric goals by educating patients on available products

Requirements:

• Licensed to work as an optician within the State and keep license up to date and active
• Knowledge of optical products and business practices preferred
• High school diploma, college degree, and/or big box wholesale, retail, and/or optical experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required

Work Environment:

Most of the time is spent moving about frequently on hard surfaces. There may be a need to occasionally position oneself to examine or scan merchandise, including bending, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping. Frequently requires lifting objects up to 20 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 20 pounds with assistance.

Located in a comfortable indoor area with frequent exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises. There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.