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Licensed Retail Third Key Dispensing Optician

Visionworks of America, Inc., Murfreesboro, TN, United States


Licensed Retail Third Key Dispensing Optician
Store 558, Murfrees, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description
Posted Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Summary:

State Licensed Optician assigned primarily to the retail floor. Sell eyewear products and services utilizing the SERVE selling strategy to super serve the customer’s needs. In addition to selling, associate will handle routine supervisory functions such as: open/close duties, transaction approvals, and customer problem resolution.

Complete retail final inspection of all eyewear and dispense eyewear to ensure accuracy of prescription, fit and comfort, including the 7‑Point Quality Check.

Answer telephone promptly and professionally, obtain prescription for in‑store customers, provide basic information such as starting price points for lenses, current in‑store promotions, doctor’s phone number, unbeatable price guarantee, invite them into the store and thank them for calling.

Identify customer’s needs through lifestyle selling techniques and match frame to face shape and prescription, utilizing the Lens Selling Kit to educate the customer throughout the sales process.

Stock, clean, and straighten displays; clean and organize the entire store, ensuring frames are ticketed properly.

Adjust and repair eyewear and process defective, spoiled, and cannibalized frames.

Complete company‑required training programs.

Follow company safety rules and standards.

Perform all opening procedures, including bank deposit, cash verification, opening POS system, signing and filing POS reports.

Complete all end‑of‑day reports, run POS reports, count cash at final closing, and prepare deposit.

Contact a member of the management team regarding any associate issues that involve progressive discipline.

Refer customer service issues that cannot be solved to the next scheduled member of the management team.

Other duties as assigned by management, including cross‑training.

Experience / Education

One (1) year of related experience

HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

Opticians State License required

Additional Requirements

Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret insurance forms and prescriptions

Mental / Physical Requirements

Work changing schedules to meet business demands

Strong organizational skills

Speak clearly and effectively

Calculate and manipulate numbers/data

Problem solve / reasoning

Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines

Follow procedures and instructions

Use computer effectively and view computer screen

Exhibit empathy in all interactions

Bend and stoop continuously

Reach above shoulder continuously

Training Requirements (where applicable)

Complete company required training within appropriate timelines

Cross‑training in all departments as needed

Essential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands / Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, pick or pinch, and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in this location is moderate (use of computers, printers and machines).

Essential Responsibilities related to Behavioral Characteristics

Must be detail orientated and well organized.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other associates and clients.

Must be energetic and self‑motivated.

Must be a team player.

Must be able to problem solve.

Must work onsite and participate in interactive onsite meetings on a regular and predictable basis.

Must have the ability to initiate immediate interaction, coordination and collaboration with team members, clients, customers, etc.

HIPAA & Security Requirements
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.

Pay Range: $21.08 - 29.73 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

Store 558, Murfrees, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States of America

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