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Costco Wholesale
Licensed Optician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Optician fits eyeglasses and contact lenses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists. Helps customers choose eyeglass frames and contact lenses, and repairs or refits broken frames. Works in the office of an optometrist or physician, or in a store that sells eyeglasses.
$59,977 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Assists members in choosing and ordering eyeglasses. Uses computer to process orders, fits eyeglasses, dispenses eyeglasses and contacts and oversees apprentices. Provides prompt and courteous member service. Follows department procedures for stocking and cleaning. Duties Assists members to choose eyeglass frames and lens options appropriate to the lens prescription. Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service. Measures member for pupilary distance using pupilometer and observes line of sight to determine bifocal placement. Keys member order into computer. Places special orders to outside vendors by telephone. 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 prior to dispensing to member. Fits and adjusts eyeglasses to member using hand tools and frame warmer and bending with fingers. Orders equipment, merchandise, and supplies by keying into computer. Keys receipt of special orders from outside vendors. Follows safety and security procedures. Performs pre-exam testing, patient administrative support and other patient care duties as needed. (In selected warehouses, where allowed by state). Works in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, patient communication and other related activities. (In selected warehouses, where allowed by state). Collaborates on patient care with the doctors including patient communication, pre-exam tests, contact lenses training (In selected warehouses, where allowed by state), and other patient care and administrative duties as required. 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. Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location. Computer, phone, fax, copier, cash register, cardboard baler, trash compactor, handheld scanner, pupilometer, lensometer, frame warmer, small pliers and screwdriver. Assists in other areas of the department as necessary. Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary. Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Professionals HIPAA Training (prior to beginning work in department). Hazard Communication and JHA (initial assignment),