New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$20/hr–$23/hr
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 …
Skills: Data Entry, Medical Form Review, Outreach, Database Management, Professional Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$28/hr
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,…
Skills: Data Entry, Inventory Management, Lensometer Operation, Epidemiological Data Management, Customer Service
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$28/hr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family and Child He…
Skills: Vision Screening, Patient Coordination, Data Entry, Medical Referrals, Equipment Maintenance
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$28/hr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family and Child He…
Skills: Vision Screening, Patient Coordination, Data Entry, Medical Equipment Setup, Patient Referrals
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$28/hr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL HEALTH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family a…
Skills: Vision Screening, Autorefraction, Data Entry, Case Management, Patient Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$20/hr–$23/hr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SCHOOL HEALTH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family…
Skills: Vision Screening, Data Entry, Patient Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Referral Processing
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$20/hr–$23/hr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SCHOOL HEALTH) CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Family…
Skills: Vision Screening, Data Entry, Patient Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Referral Processing
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$192k–$205k/yr
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
$66k–$172k/yr
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Skills: Legal Supervision, Homicide Defense, Forensic Analysis, Case Management, Mentoring
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Technical Skills, Scientific Skills, Effective Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Technical Skills, Scientific Skills, Effective Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Adolescent Pediatric Experience, Reproductive Health Services, Case Management, Preventive Health Screening, Microsoft Word
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Clinical Pediatric Experience, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Planning And Program Development, Personnel Policies, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$82k/yr
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Skills: Quantitative Statistical Analysis, Program Design, Human Resources Management, Policy Analysis, Performance Measurement
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
Job Description The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with the creation and oversight of programs, policies, services, and environments tha…
Skills: Planning And Program Development, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Presentation Skills, Microsoft Excel
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Technical Skills, Scientific Skills, Effective Communication, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$36k–$50k/yr
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Skills: Custodial Maintenance, Facility Management, Fire Safety Direction, Janitorial Supply Management, Basic Plumbing
Woodside, New York, United States · On-site
$44k–$50k/yr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. AGENCY DESCRIPTION Established in 1805, the New York City Departm…
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New York, New York, United States · On-site
$88k–$101k/yr
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Skills: Data Analytics, KPI Tracking, HRIS Management, Budget Management, Policy Analysis
New York, New York, United States • Hybrid
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The Public Health Assistant is responsible for entering medical data into the Automated Student Health Record database and obtaining eyeglass prescriptions. They also conduct outreach to families and healthcare providers to ensure students receive necessary vision treatment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or an equivalent educational qualification. Alternatively, completion of the eleventh grade combined with one year of health-related or clerical experience is acceptable.
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 eyeglass to students who fails 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 enters data into the Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) database daily.
- Conducts outreach to families for students who are referred for further eye treatment or additional information required to complete request.
- Communicates with community optometrists and ophthalmologists to obtain additional information required to process eyeglass prescriptions.
- Utilizes public databases to verify optometrist licensing information and affiliations.
- Mail copies of completed E12s vision forms to school nurses.
- Assist the Follow-up and Eyeglasses Unit with special projects as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program.
*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:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o 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 or 347-396-6549.
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT (SCHOO - 81815
1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or
2. Completion of eleventh grade of high school, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience performing health-related or clerical duties.
3. Education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have completed the eleventh grade of high school.
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.
NYCHA is the largest & oldest public housing authority in North America. 🏫🗽🏢 Account not monitored 24/7.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
Offices: 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, US · 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007, US
View all jobs at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)NYCHA is the largest & oldest public housing authority in North America. 🏫🗽🏢 Account not monitored 24/7.
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
Offices: 250 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, US · 90 Church St., New York, NY 10007, US
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