PHADV I Eyeglasses Process/Dist

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services for pre-K to first grade students. The Public Health Adviser aids in ensuring free eyeglasses reach students in accordance with program protocols, coordinating with schools and vendors.

The role involves reviewing records, processing prescriptions, verifying lenses with a Lensometer, and handling inventory and distribution while traveling as needed to support schools city-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health education or health/science field.
• Six months of health-promotion experience with epidemiological tasks.
• Four-year high school diploma with related health experience.

Responsibilities

• Review vision records and update ASHR data.
• Upload and email prescriptions to optical vendor.
• Verify prescriptions with a Lensometer.
• Distribute prescriptions per delivery protocol to schools.
• Maintain inventory by district/borough/school.
• Assist in resolving eyeglass discrepancies.
• Respond to parent inquiries about services.
• Perform other duties as assigned; heavy lifting may be required.
• Travel city-wide as needed.

Skills

Health education

Epidemiological data

Interviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in health education / health sciences

High school diploma with relevant health experience

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary

The Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health (OSH) Vision Program provides mandated vision screening services to Pre‑K, kindergarten and first grade students throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The Vision Program is partnered with Warby Parker, a manufacturer and retailer of prescription eyeglasses. Warby Parker provides free eyeglasses to students who fail the vision screenings.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Eyeglasses Unit Supervisor, the Public Health Adviser will aid in the processes of ensuring the students of New York City will receive their free eyeglasses in accordance with the Vision Program issuance protocol.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Review vision screening records and update student’s epidemiological data in the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) system before eyeglasses are fabricated by the optical vendor.
• Upload and email prescriptions to optical vendor for fabrication and record entry into ASHR.
• Receive delivery of eyeglasses from optical vendor and verify the lens prescription via a Lensometer device for accuracy.
• Ensure all prescriptions are distributed in accordance with Vision Program’s delivery protocol to proper schools and students.
• Keep inventory and a database file for all students receiving eyeglasses by district, borough and school number.
• Review vision screening records and assist in resolving eyeglass discrepancies.
• Respond to parents’ inquiries or complaints regarding the optical service or the eyeglasses the student selected.
• Other duties assigned by unit supervisor.
• Heavy lifting is required.
• City‑wide travel and flexibility with location of assignment may be required based on programmatic needs.

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• A premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax‑deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work‑from‑home policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job security – you could enjoy more job security compared to private‑sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti‑tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID‑19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment To Equity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347‑396‑6549.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or
• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2.”
• Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2” or “3.” Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of full‑time experience. However, all candidates must have a four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and either twelve semester credits as described in “1” or six months of experience as described in “2.”

Additional Requirements

• To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser (School Health), Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement “2.”

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Salary: $24.88 – $28.61