Optician Part Time

Optical Associate

Responsible for dispensing spectacles and other optical products, to both adults and children, working with prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. This position advises and assists patients with various types of lenses and spectacle frames, including style, weight, and color.

The pay range advertised for this position does not include additional compensation paid out through our spiff program.

The Benefits of Working at BJ's:

• BJ's pays weekly
• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles
• Benefit plans for your changing needs
• 401(k) plan with company match

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Team Members:

• Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned
• Support the application of club policies, procedures, and compliance
• Strives for flawless execution and hold ourselves accountable
• Acts with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address all concerns and to escalate any concerns, as appropriate
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for our members and each other
• Embrace inclusion and diversity, by working together with collaboration and respect
• Move with speed and agility in everything we do
• Innovate and adapt so we can move as fast as the world around us
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude

Members:

• Deliver service excellence through all points of contact
• Resolve and deescalate to address every member concern
• Ensure a safe and positive environment and experience for the members
• Daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards
• Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA)
• Fast, Friendly Full, Fresh, Clean
• Work with commitment and pride to deliver GOLD club standards daily
• All items stocked and planograms executed
• Maintain visible accurate signage
• Clean and organized, inside and out
• Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department
• See the connection between consistent execution and the positive impact it can have on the business

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Verifies order data entry, compares Rx to original Rx provided from the doctor assuring all information entered in the system is accurate
• Delivers sales by providing excellent Member service in person and over the phone
• Takes measurements, assures correct frame selection for Rx power, reads prescriptions on the lensometer, timely notification of product readiness and advancement of the order in the system
• Strives to deliver sales and metric goals by educating patients on the benefits of available products
• Spends downtime engaging with members in front of Optical
• Adheres to all privacy and confidential company policies and procedures
• Assists Optical Manager with the opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of shift
• Maintains all club policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job

Qualifications:

• 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 an attention to detail required
• Open shift availability required for full time positions
• At least 18 years of age

Environmental Job Conditions:

• Most of the time is spent moving about frequently on hard surfaces
• Frequently requires lifting objects up to 20 pounds
• Located in a comfortable indoor area with frequent exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises
• Requires the use of Optical hand tools to adjust and repair Members' eyeglasses