Licensed Optician

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About the role

Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, dispenses eyeglasses and contacts, and oversees apprentices. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Assists members to choose eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement.
• Keys member order into computer and places special orders to outside vendors by telephone.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise, processes payments (cash, check, credit, debit) according to proper procedures.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools, frame warmer, and bending with fingers.
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies via computer and keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors.
• Follows safety and security procedures, including proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Stocks merchandise and supplies following department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage.
• Cleans department by spraying, wiping, mopping, emptying trash, operating trash compactor, and cardboard baler.
• Oversees apprentices as required for certification qualification.
• Assists with department duties and in other warehouse departments as necessary.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees)

Schedule

Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.