Public Health Assistant, Data Entry

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium-free health insurance plan

Public sector defined benefit pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Robust Worksite Wellness Program

Work-from-home policy

Job summary

A public health department in New York City seeks a Public Health Assistant to support a vision program for school students. Responsibilities include data entry for medical forms, outreach to families for eye treatment needs, and communication with optometrists. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of experience. Benefits include premium-free health insurance, a public sector pension plan, and a work-from-home policy for eligible roles. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days after appointment.

Qualifications

• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Completion of eleventh grade of high school, and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience performing health‑related or clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Review medical forms and enter data into the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) database daily.
• Conduct outreach to families for students referred for treatment.
• Communicate with community optometrists for additional information.
• Utilize public databases to verify optometrist licensing.
• Mail copies of completed E12 vision forms to school nurses.
• Assist the Follow-up and Eyeglasses Unit with special projects as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of eleventh grade and one year of experience

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SH) 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 Supervisor of Data Entry, the Public Health Assistant will aid the program with obtaining updated or completed doctor’s prescriptions for students’ eyeglasses and entering data into the system.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Review medical forms and enter data into the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) database daily.
• Conduct outreach to families for students who are referred for further eye treatment or additional information required to complete request.
• Communicate with community optometrists and ophthalmologists to obtain additional information required to process eyeglass prescriptions.
• Utilize public databases to verify optometrist licensing information and affiliations.
• Mail copies of completed E12 vision forms to school nurses.
• Assist the Follow‑up and Eyeglasses Unit with special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program.
• Travel city‑wide and be flexible with location of assignment based on programmatic needs.

Benefits

• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• 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 compared to private sector employment.

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 characteristic. 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 four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or
• Completion of eleventh grade of high school, and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience performing health‑related or clerical duties.
• Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have completed the eleventh grade of high school.

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 2 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.

Additional Information

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.