Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician - AWS (JR235738)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System invites applications for an Optometry Assistant with an Alternate Work Schedule, focused on pediatric eye care within a school health program. The role centers on vision screenings, eye exams, and supporting clinical tasks under optometrist or ophthalmologist supervision.

The position emphasizes compassionate care for students, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and adherence to safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience or certification in ophthalmology/optometry preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Infection control certificate.
• Experience with children in pediatric/educational healthcare setting is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support for vision care and eye examinations for pediatric/adolescent students under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostic eye tests, vision screenings, and basic clinical procedures.
• Educate patients and families with clear post-exam instructions tailored to developmental needs.
• Maintain safety and infection control, document care and test results in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with optometrists, RNs, and school staff to adapt to daily workflow in a school setting.

Skills

Pediatric care

Vision screenings

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

Overview

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

As a vital member of our interdisciplinary school health team, you will contribute to optometry standards of practice while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care:

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.