Summer 2025
Optometrist Pre-Grad Intern
Walmart
Posted on 5/18/2025
Walmart
10,001+ employees
Global retail chain offering affordable products
Compensation Overview
$15 - $32/hr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Michigan, USA
The job is located at 4854 W Us Highway 10, Ludington, MI 49431-8703, United States of America.
- Enrolled in an accredited Optometry school.
- Supports Optical care and services to Customers by obtaining measurements, verifying, determining, and dispensing prescriptions; counseling, consulting with, and educating Customers; assisting with eyewear selection; and maintaining confidential information.
- Provides optical clinical care by diagnosing Customers to manage treatment of visual problems and ocular disease; providing effective patient education and counseling; and communicating with key stakeholders (for example, Optometrist, Clinic Staff) to increase understanding of optometric standards under the guidance of Associate Doctor of Optometry.
- Maintains the Optical area in accordance with Company policies and procedures by properly handling claims and returns, damages, ensuring optical operations are aligned with Company and regulatory standards (for example, HIPAA); and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Maintains merchandise presentation in the Optical area by stocking and rotating merchandise, removing damaged zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise/supplies, identifying shrink and or out-of-date goods, setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays, signing and pricing merchandise appropriately, and securing fragile and high-shrink merchandise.
- Receives and stocks merchandise/supplies from distribution centers and suppliers and organizes and maintains the Optical Area by following Company procedures, utilizing equipment appropriately, merchandising, and completing and retaining required paperwork, logs, and other documentation.
- Sells Optical products and services by assisting Customers with purchasing decisions, measuring, adjusting, and repairing frames and lenses, completing eyewear/contact lens orders, identifying and verifying prescription information, completing and maintaining paperwork, forms, and other required documentation, collecting payments for doctor services, and performing and recording results of optometric pre-tests.
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices. Its operations include both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, Walmart.com, which has gained importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walmart's business model relies on efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing to keep prices low for everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, such as pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart distinguishes itself from competitors by its extensive global presence and commitment to community support, including initiatives for veterans and essential services during crises. The goal of Walmart is to save people money and provide essential goods and services to enhance the quality of life for its customers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, Arkansas
Founded
1962
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnership with Bausch + Lomb enhances Walmart's health and wellness service offerings.
- Testing Tesla's electric semi aligns with sustainability goals and may reduce logistics costs.
- New bakery products could increase market share in the grocery sector.
What critics are saying
- $222 million payment to Zest Labs highlights legal and financial risks from IP disputes.
- Political backlash over tariffs and price hikes could affect public perception and sales.
- Reputational risks from consumer finance issues may impact customer trust and loyalty.
What makes Walmart unique
- Walmart's omnichannel approach integrates physical stores with a robust e-commerce platform.
- Efficient supply chain management allows Walmart to offer a wide range of products at low prices.
- Walmart's community support initiatives enhance its brand image and customer loyalty.
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Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Company News
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