Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician - AWS

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks a Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician to support vision care in the School Health Program. The role performs screenings, eye exams, and assists with diagnostic tests under supervision of an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.

Responsibilities include patient education, charting in the EHR, infection control, and collaboration with RNs and school staff to maintain pediatric eye health in a school-based setting. AWS provides alternate schedule options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum.
• Relevant experience or certification in ophthalmology, optometry, or related clinical healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Experience working with children in pediatric/educational healthcare settings.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal English communication skills.
• Basic data entry and computer retrieval skills.
• Must complete fingerprinting for DOE and DOJ Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support for vision care and eye examinations in pediatric/adolescent students under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostic eye tests and clinical procedures; collect patient history and prepare patients for examinations.
• Deliver patient and family vision care education and post-exam instructions.
• Maintain a safe environment with infection control and document results in the EHR.
• Collaborate with Optometrists, RNs, and school staff to resolve care issues and adapt to workflow changes.

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates,

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.

About Montefiore

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state‑of‑the‑art facilities include the internationally‑recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence – Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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