Non-Licensed Optician

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About the role

Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, processes orders using a computer, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a Licensed Optician. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning while providing a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Assists members in choosing eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription, under supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Measures member for pupillary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement, under the supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Keys members' orders into computers and places special orders to outside vendors by telephone, under the supervision of a Licensed Optician.
• Rings up orders and over-the-counter merchandise, processes payments (cash, checks, credit, and debit) according to proper procedures for paperwork and cash handling.
• Checks contact lenses and completed eyeglasses against prescription under the supervision of a Licensed Optician prior to dispensing to members.
• Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to members using hand tools, frame warmer, and manual bending.
• Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies via computer and logs 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.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, or machinery as required.
• Assists with department duties and in other warehouse departments as necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and 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)

Open availability is required to meet business needs, apart from any religious or disability considerations. Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required if hired.