Vision Screening Assistant — School Health (Public Health)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Worksite Wellness program

Work from home (up to 2 days per week)

Job summary

The NYC Health Department seeks a Public Health Assistant to support the Vision Program within the Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health. You will travel across all five boroughs to conduct vision screenings for Pre-K to 1st grade students and help ensure accurate data collection.

This role partners with Warby Parker to provide free eyeglasses for students who fail screenings. The position offers city benefits, potential work-from-home days, and a chance to impact New York

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent approved by a State education department, or completion of eleventh grade with one year of health-related or clerical experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to above, with eleventh grade completed.

Responsibilities

• Travel to elementary schools to conduct vision screening for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students.
• Screen children using distance vision, hyperopia, near vision, color and fusion tests.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment.
• Prepare referral forms for parents of children who failed screenings.
• Assist in follow-up, obtaining updated phone numbers from schools for children who fail the screening.
• Maintain and transport equipment to and from schools.
• Record, tally and enter screening data into ASHR.
• Communicate with children and staff in a courteous manner; assist screening team leader as directed.
• Other duties as assigned; citywide travel may be required.

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent (or completion of eleventh grade with one year health-related or clerical experience)

Job description

The NYC Health Department seeks a Public Health Assistant to support the Vision Program within the Division of Family and Child Health, Office of School Health. You will travel across all five boroughs to conduct vision screenings for Pre-K to 1st grade students and help ensure accurate data collection.

This role partners with Warby Parker to provide free eyeglasses for students who fail screenings. The position offers city benefits, potential work-from-home days, and a chance to impact New York