Non Certified Ophthalmic Technician - AWS

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Montefiore School Health Program as an Optometry Assistant with an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS), supporting student vision and eye health in a school-based setting. The role focuses on vision screenings, diagnostic eye exams, and supportive clinical needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote wellness in underserved communities. The position supports pediatric and adolescent eye care under the direction of an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.

This position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, from September through June while school is in session. Compensation is prorated to match the academic calendar. The listed hiring rate is $31.15 per hour and may be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience or certification in ophthalmology, optometry, or a related clinical healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Proven experience working with children in a pediatric, adolescent, or educational healthcare setting.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal English communication skills.
• Basic data-entry and computer-retrieval skills.
• Complete fingerprinting for Department of Education (DOE) and Justice Center Security Clearance.
• Complete the Occupational Health Services (OHS) Annual Assessment and Fit Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support for vision care and eye examinations for pediatric and adolescent students under the direction of an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.
• Assist with diagnostic eye tests, visual acuity screenings, autorefraction, tonometry, and clinical procedures within the Optometry Assistant scope of practice; collect patient history and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide clear vision-care education and post-exam instructions to patients and families, tailored to students’ developmental and cultural needs.
• Maintain a safe environment by following infection-control, safety, and disaster policies; accurately document care, test results, and observations in the electronic health record.
• Partner with Optometrists, RNs, and school staff to resolve patient-care issues, manage competing demands, and adapt to workflow changes in a school environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED