Non-Licensed Optician
Costco Wholesale · Beltsville, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses, uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contacts under the supervision of a Licensed Optician. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Provides 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 order 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. Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes checks, credit, and debit charges according to proper procedures for paperwork, cash handling, and performance of duties.
- 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 and frame warmer and bending with fingers.
- Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into the computer.
- Keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors.
- Follows safety and security procedures.
- Stocks merchandise and supplies.
- Follows department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, merchandising, and product storage.
- Cleans department by spraying, wiping, and mopping. Empties trash, operates trash compactor and cardboard baler.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Assists with department duties as necessary.
- Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
Requirements
- Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business.
- If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.