Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician - AWS

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore School Health Program is seeking a Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician to support student vision and eye health in a school-based setting. The AWS schedule offers consistent weekday hours and a focus on pediatric eye care.

Join a program committed to underserved communities, providing vision screenings, exams, and collaborative care with Optometrists, RNs, and school staff for students from September through June.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification and Infection Control certificate required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic data entry and computer retrieval skills.
• Must complete fingerprinting for DOE and Justice Center Security Clearance.
• OHS Annual Assessment & Fit Test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support for vision care and eye examinations for pediatric students under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostic eye tests, screenings, autorefractor, tonometry, and related procedures.
• Deliver patient and family vision care education and post-exam instructions.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards; document care and results in the EHR.
• Collaborate with Optometrists, RNs, and school staff to coordinate patient care.

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Infection Control Certificate

Job description

City/State

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded

Yes

Department

MMG - School Health Primary Care

Bargaining Unit

1199

Work Shift

Day

Work Days

MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours

8 AM-3:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate

$31.15

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Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Montefiore School Health Program AWS*

Montefiore is recognized nationally for clinical excellence and innovation. For over a century, we’ve been at the forefront of groundbreaking research, cutting-edge procedures, and patient-centered care. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top rankings in U.S. News & World Report. Join us and be part of a legacy that is redefining healthcare. At Montefiore, we invest in your career growth as much as you invest in ours. Together, we’re not just delivering healthcare—we’re setting new standards of care.

Join the Montefiore School Health Program as an Optometry Assistant with an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS), supporting student vision and eye health in a dynamic school-based setting. This role focuses on vision screenings, diagnostic eye exams, and supportive clinical needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote wellness in underserved communities. Ideal for compassionate, adaptable professionals committed to pediatric and adolescent eye care.

Shift: Monday to Friday 0800A – 0330P

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support for vision care and eye examinations to a pediatric and adolescent student population under the direction of an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.
• Safely assist with diagnostic eye tests, visual acuity screenings, autorefraction, tonometry, and clinical procedures within the Optometry Assistant scope of practice; collect patient history and prepare patients for examinations.
• Deliver clear patient/family vision care education and post-exam instructions tailored to the student’s developmental and cultural needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control, safety, and disaster policies; document all care, test results, and observations accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with Optometrists, RNs, and school staff to resolve patient care issues, manage competing demands, and adapt smoothly to territorial and daily workflow changes in a school environment.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED minimum
• Relevant experience or certification in ophthalmology, optometry, or a related clinical healthcare setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Infection Control Certificate
• Proven experience working with children in a pediatric, adolescent, or educational healthcare setting
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal English communication skills
• Basic data entry and computer retrieval skills
• Must complete fingerprinting for Department of Education (DOE) and Justice Center Security Clearance
• Occupational Health Services (OHS) Annual Assessment & Fit Test
• Alternate Work Schedule: This position operates from September through June while school is in session, with prorated compensation to match the academic calendar.

Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part‑time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full‑time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full‑time employees, and four (4) months for part‑time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.