Optical Associate: Eyewear Specialist & Patient Care

Sam's Club; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Life insurance

Paid time off

Education benefit - Live Better U

Job summary

Sam's Club in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optical Associate to maintain the Optical area, stock merchandise, process member purchases, and support OD services. You will educate members on eyewear care, measure pupillary distance, perform frame adjustments, and coordinate with labs and optometrists for status updates.

The role involves operating the POS system, handling payments, and ensuring quality through final eyewear inspections and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• ABO certification within 15 months of hire or job entry is required.
• State licensure requirements must be met within specified timeframes for apprentice or licensed optician roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking merchandise, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, and signing and pricing merchandise.
• Operates POS system, processes member purchases, payments, returns, and exchanges.
• Educates members on eyewear usage and care; supports contact lens handling.
• Performs frame adjustments, repairs, and final inspection of eyewear prior to dispensing.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Sam's Club in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optical Associate to maintain the Optical area, stock merchandise, process member purchases, and support OD services. You will educate members on eyewear care, measure pupillary distance, perform frame adjustments, and coordinate with labs and optometrists for status updates.

The role involves operating the POS system, handling payments, and ensuring quality through final eyewear inspections and equipment maintenance.