Licensed Optician

Job Summary

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.

• Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned. Support the application of club policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Strive for flawless execution and hold yourself accountable. Act with honesty and integrity and lead with the member in mind to address all concerns and to elevate any issues, as appropriate.
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for members and coworkers.
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude; work as a team to achieve goals. Move with speed and agility; innovate and adapt.
• Deliver service excellence through all points of contact. Resolve and deescalate member concerns.
• Perform daily commitment to GOLD Member Standards (GAA). Maintain Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean Club Standards.
• Deliver sales by providing excellent member service in person and over the phone. Explain exam fee procedures, including detailed explanations of all included services.
• Take measurements, ensure correct frame selection for prescription power, read prescriptions on the lensometer, notify product readiness, advance orders, and dispense each job. Handle all money–related transactions.
• Educate patients on the benefits of available products and recommend those that improve visual needs.
• Assist Optical Manager with opening and closing procedures at the start and end of shifts.
• Adhere to privacy and confidential/proprietary company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• Provide support to members in making eyeglass adjustments and repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Ensure accurate funds collection and payments at the point of service.
• Maintain all club policies and procedures. Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

• Must be 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 experience in big‑box wholesale, retail, and/or optical preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required.
• Open‑shift availability required for full‑time positions.
• Minimum age of 18 years.

• Weekly Pay – get paid every week.
• Free BJ’s Memberships – The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for a household member.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits – three medical plans with optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) – company match available to team members 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

Estimated compensation range: $36.00–$38.00 per hour. Actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, and qualifications.

Employees frequently move about on hard surfaces and may need to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting heavier objects with assistance. Work occurs in a comfortable indoor area with exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises, and there may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents. Use of optical hand tools for adjustments and repairs is required.