(USA) Optical Associate, Non-Certified – Sam’s Club

Walmart Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO) and education bene

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart Inc. is seeking an Optical Associate in Chesterfield, MO. You will assist customers with eyewear selection, measure pupillary distance, adjust frames, and process eyewear orders while ensuring HIPAA-compliant record-keeping.

Responsibilities include stocking, merchandising, handling payments, and educating members on eyewear care. This role requires ABO licensure progress, state licensure, and adherence to imaging and lab coordination with optometrists.

Qualifications

• Must obtain ABO certification within 15 months of hire.
• Must obtain state-required optician licensure within 18 months of hire.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required or within 12 months of hire to sit for ABO exam.
• Willingness to register and maintain own NPI number as required by state law.
• Must complete all applicable state licensure requirements and obtain optician licensure within 3 months of completing the minimum apprenticeship hours.
• Experience in health care or retail setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyewear selection and maintenance.
• Process optical eyewear and contact lens orders, monitor trial lens inventory, and ensure calibration and cleanliness of optical equipment.
• Measure pupillary distance and position of wear for various lens types.
• Perform frame adjustments and repairs and complete the final inspection of eyewear prior to dispensing.
• Handle payments, returns, and exchanges using POS and different membership types.
• Educate members on eyewear usage and care and support contact lens insertions and hygiene guidance.
• Maintain and file records in HIPAA compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

ABO certification and/or eligibility

State licensure for optician (apprentice/licensed)

NPI number registration (as required by state)

Job description

Position Summary: You will support the optical department by managing merchandise, assisting customers with eyewear selection and maintenance, processing sales and returns, ensuring compliance with company procedures and legal requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain merchandise presentation by stocking, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, removing damaged goods, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise.
• Maintain the sales floor in the Optical area in accordance with company policies and procedures, properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise, and identifying shrink and damages.
• Receive and stock merchandise in the Optical area; organize and maintain the Optical area by following company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing paperwork, logs, and other required documentation.
• Receive, audit and maintain hearing aid inventory and process sales and refunds through the POS system.
• Operate hardware (for example, cash registers or related equipment), process member purchases, and assist in payments, returns, refunds, and exchanges using appropriate procedures for different membership and payment types.
• Educate members on eyewear usage and care and support contact lens insertions, removals, and hygiene guidance.
• Sell Optical products and services by assisting members with purchasing decisions, measuring, adjusting, and repairing frames and lenses, completing eyewear/contact lens orders, and identifying and verifying prescription information.
• Accurately measure pupillary distance and position of wear for various lens types, including bifocal, trifocal, occupational, and progressive lenses, using manual and digital systems.
• Perform frame adjustments and repairs and complete the final inspection of eyewear prior to dispensing.
• Troubleshoot member non-adapt issues and communicate with labs and optometrists regarding job status and product updates.
• Process optical eyewear and contact lens orders, monitor trial lens inventory, and ensure calibration and cleanliness of optical equipment.
• Perform final inspection of eyewear, including compound prism verification, and troubleshoot non-adapt issues.
• Communicate with labs and optometrists regarding job status, product updates, and reordering expired lenses.
• Troubleshoot equipment failure issues and coordinate repairs.
• As needed and under guidance of the contracted or associate optometrist, complete patient appointments, perform pre-testing, and record results.
• Embrace the utilization of new and existing technology while supporting OD services.
• Collect payments for doctor/telehealth services.
• Process member visits by scheduling and confirming appointments, following company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain and file records in compliance with HIPAA and company procedures.
• Request, review, and process insurance claims and payments for doctor services where applicable OD services are contracted.
• Request, review, and process insurance claims, payments, and chargebacks for eye care materials.
• Complete assigned virtual and hands-on trainings, including those necessary to acquire and maintain required certification and licensure, as applicable.
• Develop intermediate knowledge of eye anatomy and diagnostic testing.
• Participate in internal development opportunities to enhance technical and service capabilities.
• Where applicable by state regulations, register with state board for apprenticeship or permit to work within 60 days.
• Ensure no lapse in registration or certification.
• Lead and participate in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determine customer needs and business priorities; coordinate and execute work assignments; provide advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and model and help others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyze and apply information from multiple sources; monitor progress and results; and identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; implement related action plans; use the Open Door Policy; and assist 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.
• Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies.
• Supports others through change.

At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

The hourly wage range for this position is $20.00 to $28.00*

Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent upon job entry or within 12 months of hire in order to sit for American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exam.
• Meet the requirements to work as an Optical associate (for example, minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure when required by the Optical organization and/or by State Boards of Opticianry, as applicable.)
• Must obtain American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification within 15 months of hire or job entry.
• Willingness and ability to work with Manager to register and maintain own NPI number as required by state law.
• Licensed/Registered States Only: Meets or can satisfy state law requirements to become an apprentice optician and licensed optician.
• Must obtain state-required optician licensure within 18 months of hire or job entry for full-time associates, unless the applicable state licensure requirements mandate additional training hours.
• Must complete all applicable state licensure requirements and obtain optician licensure within 3 months of completing the minimum apprenticeship hours required by the state.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Experience working in a health care or retail setting.

Primary Location: 196 THF BLVD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005-1141, 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.