Public Health Assistant
Core
Conduct vision screenings for Pre-K through 1st grade students in NYC public, non-public, and charter schools, providing free eyeglasses to those who fail via a partnership with Warby Parker.
Role type
Field public health assistant (vision screening)
Builds
Vision screening services and eyeglass distribution for elementary students
Domain
Public health / School health / Optometry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vision screening protocols, equipment setup and transport, data entry, referral form preparation, follow-up communication
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ASHR (data entry system)
Responsibilities
Travel to elementary schools to conduct vision screenings; Screen children using distance, hyperopia, near, color, and fusion tests; Assist in setting up and breaking down vision screening equipment; Prepare referral forms for students who fail screenings; Maintain and transport screening equipment; Record and enter screening data accurately into ASHR
Seniority
Entry-level / Assistant