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 techniques, equipment setup and transport, data entry, referral form preparation, follow-up communication
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ASHR (data entry system)
Responsibilities
Travel to schools to conduct vision screenings; Screen children for distance vision, hyperopia, near vision, color, and fusion; Prepare referral forms for failed screenings; Maintain and transport screening equipment; Record and enter screening data into ASHR.
Seniority
Entry-level / Assistant