Licensed Optician/Contact Lens Fitter

Original job posting

The role involves assisting members with the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses while performing ocular health assessments using a slit lamp. Additionally, the optician is responsible for processing orders, managing inventory, and overseeing apprentices to ensure high standards of service and safety.

Job details

We're hiring at select locations across the country for Licensed Optician/Contact Lens Fitters! Both in a Full and Part Time capacity. Looking for Opticians/Contact Lens Fitters for our new Lloydminster, Widsor, and Wasaga Beach locations opening soon If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity in a fast-paced, non-commission based, and exciting environment, please share this and apply online at www.costco.ca/jobs.html. ------- Must be licensed and in good standing in the Province you are applying in. Description of position Assists members in selecting and ordering eyewear including frames, lenses, contact lenses and sunglasses. Measures member’s cornea base curve and determines correct contact lens for member. Uses computer to process orders, dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses and oversees apprentices. Provides prompt, accurate and courteous member service. Daily tasks and responsibilities Assists members to choose eyeglass frames, sunglasses, contact lens and ophthalmic lens options appropriate to the lens prescription. Provides and ensures prompt, accurate and courteous member service. Assists in providing members with support in booking Dr appointments. Accurately measures members for pupilary distance (PD) using pupilometer or ruler. Is proficient in determining placement of multi-focal heights and bifocal heights. Examines member’s eye using a slit lamp to assess the general ocular health and assist in the fitting of contact lenses. Keys member order into computer. Places special orders to outside vendors by telephone. Rings up orders and over-the-counter optical merchandise. Receives accurate payment, makes change, processes cheques, 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 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. Stocks optical merchandise and supplies. Follows department procedures and standards for production, record keeping, sales, eye health merchandising and product storage. Maintains proper levels of Contact lens trials. Maintains a safe and high level of health care cleanliness at all times. Cleans department displays and merchandise by spraying and wiping. Oversees apprentices/students as required for certification qualification. Maintains licensing requirements to ensure membership in provincial order is in good-standing. Non-essential functions and tasks Typical schedule * Typical shifts and days off will be discussed at the time of the interview. Shifts range from: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 9 PM, Weekends 8 AM to 7 PM, 25 to 40 hours a week over 5 days with 2 days off in the work week. Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates must possess) Education/Training: Relevant/applicable Provincial Ophthalmic Dispenser accreditation. Permits/Licenses/Certifications: Provincial License as Dispensing Optician and Certified Contact lens Fitter required. Experience:Licensed Optician/Contact lens Fitter experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills: Computer, math and member service skills preferred. Other: N/A

What you’ll do

The role involves assisting members with the selection and fitting of eyewear and contact lenses while performing ocular health assessments using a slit lamp. Additionally, the optician is responsible for processing orders, managing inventory, and overseeing apprentices to ensure high standards of service and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant Provincial Ophthalmic Dispenser accreditation and be a licensed Dispensing Optician and Certified Contact Lens Fitter in good standing. Proficiency in computer systems, mathematics, and customer service is required to perform daily optical tasks effectively.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ophthalmic dispensing
• Contact lens fitting
• Eyewear selection
• Cornea base curve measurement
• Pupillary distance measurement
• Slit lamp examination
• Customer service
• Computer literacy
• Math skills
• Inventory management
• Cash handling
• Frame adjustment
• Record keeping
• Health care cleanliness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support