(USA) Licensed/Registered Vision Center Manager

Walmart Inc.; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA seeks an Optical Lead to manage the optical department, ensuring excellent patient service, accurate measurements, and high-quality eyewear fittings under optometric supervision. The role emphasizes inventory control, staff development, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards.

You will oversee appointment flow, lab communications, and price accuracy while promoting a positive, compliant patient experience and strong community relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include: 2+ years of college or equivalent, 1+ year of retail and 1+ year supervisory experience, or 2+ years of general work including optical experience; active licensure/registration and ABO certification.
• Meets eligibility requirements to work in the Vision Center per company policy and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the optical department in cross-functional collaboration to support store goals.
• Lead, coach and develop the optical team with hiring, training, and performance management.
• Oversee eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under optometric supervision.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and accurate, compliant documentation; maintain equipment calibration and safety protocols.

Skills

Retail experience

Supervisory experience

Optical experience

ABO certification

Licensure/registration

Education

Two years of college

Tools

EHR systems

Insurance processing

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do... Leads department sales growth through effective merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight, and seasonal execution. Forecasts sales trends and aligns product assortments with member needs, community demographics, and local economic patterns. Monitors competitive pricing and adjusts strategies to strengthen market relevance and achieve financial targets. Uses sales data to identify opportunities, refine merchandising tactics, and drive continuous improvement in revenue performance. Encourages team engagement in store and builds connections with stakeholders to enhance departmental visibility and long-term impact. Leads community outreach efforts to promote optical services, expand brand presence, and strengthen local relationships. Represents the optical department in both community programs and internal business initiatives that support organizational goals. Sets and upholds high service standards to ensure the prompt, accurate resolution of member inquiries and concerns. Leads lifestyle consultations and recommend visual solutions with clear guidance on product and features that will fill patient needs under appropriate supervision. As permitted by scope-of-practice requirements, oversees precise eyewear measurements, fittings, adjustments, and contact lens education, maintaining safety and accuracy under applicable optometric supervision. Ensures the confidentiality of member information and maintains accurate, compliant documentation, including HIPAA and safety protocols. Manages quality assurance processes, resolves complex optical issues under applicable optometric supervision, and maintains equipment calibration, cleanliness, and readiness. Leads, coaches, and develops the optical team through hiring, training, performance management, and recognition. Fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and continuous development. Assigns duties strategically to optimize workflow, elevate skills, and ensure operational excellence. Supports certification and licensure pathways, encourages skill advancement, and ensures the timely renewal of credentials. Ensures apprentice opticians have sponsorship in accordance with state requirements and provides clear development pathways. As permitted by scope-of-practice requirements, oversees the accuracy of all optical measurements, including pupillary distance, position of wear, and multifocal/progressive lens parameters under applicable optometric supervision. Ensures the consistent use of manual and digital tools. Ensures the high-quality execution of frame adjustments, repairs, and final eyewear inspections (including prism verification) under applicable optometric supervision. Leads troubleshooting efforts for non-adapt cases, under applicable optometric supervision, and coordinates communication with labs, suppliers, and optometrists regarding job status, product updates, and corrective actions. Directs eyewear and contact lens order processing, trial lens inventory control, and adherence to equipment calibration and maintenance protocols under applicable optometric supervision. Monitors equipment performance, guides troubleshooting, and coordinates repairs or replacements to maintain uninterrupted clinical operations. Supports OD services by overseeing appointment scheduling workflows, pre-testing procedures, contact lens insertion and removal documentation accuracy, and payment collection for doctor or telehealth services under contracted optometric services where permitted. Promotes the utilization of new and existing optical technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and member experience. Ensures compliance with HIPAA, optical regulations, company policies, and safety protocols, setting clear expectations for the team. Analyzes operational and performance reports, identifies gaps, and implements corrective actions to maintain audit-ready standards. Manages shrink prevention efforts, maintains appropriate stock levels, and enforces receiving procedures and inventory protection protocols. Oversees asset protection activities, quality assurance reviews, and the proper maintenance of optical equipment and work areas. Prepares, reviews, and uses operational reports to guide decision-making and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Represents the optical department in cross-functional collaborations supporting broader business objectives. Provides OD office support and patient intake support for optical and optometric services where permitted, including appointment coordination, insurance verification, payment collection, and maintenance of patient records in compliance with HIPAA and company policies. Supports clinical operations by performing basic optometric pre-testing and recording results under the guidance of the optometrist where permitted Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges. Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.

Respect the Individual

• Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
• Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve our Customers and Members

• Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• Drivers continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Completion of 2 or more years of college.
• Option 2: 1 year's retail experience and 1 year's supervisory experience.
• Option 3: 2 years' general work experience, including 1 year's optical experience and high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Meets eligibility requirements to work in the Vision Center, including minimum age of 18, certification, registration, licensure, and other qualifications required by company policy and applicable regulations.
• Active licensure/registration.
• Active ABO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical services or retail operations.
• Experience supervising 5 or more direct reports with responsibility for performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing.
• Experience with insurance processing and electronic health records.

Primary Location

12549 FOOTHILL BLVD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739-9317, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.