City of New York
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 The Public Health Adviser plays an integral role in providing preventative health services for students in NYC schools. Reporting to the Data Entry Supervisor, the Public Health Adviser will assist with ensuring all prescriptions are updated in the system.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Receive and review incoming mail for prescriptions listed on Eye Report and Recommendation forms (E12s) provided by a student’s optometrist.
Verify OSIS # by checking the name and date of birth to ensure it corresponds with the correct student.
Enter Ophthalmologist and Optometrist exam results for Eye report and recommendations (E12s) into the Automated Students Health Records (ASHR) database.
Contact schools, doctor’s offices, and parent for missing information.
Review and enter completed E12’s prior to returning to school nurse.
Enter data accurately and in a timely manner into Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) – prepare paperwork for filing.
Key-in non-priority forms from assigned borough in correct order, after priority forms are completed.
Other clerical duties, filing, photocopying, faxing etc.
*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: a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment; additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund; a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement; a tax‑deferred savings program; and 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.
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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL – 51195) Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or 3. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2” or “3” above.
Additional Requirements A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser (School Health), Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information 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.
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Position Summary The Public Health Adviser plays an integral role in providing preventative health services for students in NYC schools. Reporting to the Data Entry Supervisor, the Public Health Adviser will assist with ensuring all prescriptions are updated in the system.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Receive and review incoming mail for prescriptions listed on Eye Report and Recommendation forms (E12s) provided by a student’s optometrist.
Verify OSIS # by checking the name and date of birth to ensure it corresponds with the correct student.
Enter Ophthalmologist and Optometrist exam results for Eye report and recommendations (E12s) into the Automated Students Health Records (ASHR) database.
Contact schools, doctor’s offices, and parent for missing information.
Review and enter completed E12’s prior to returning to school nurse.
Enter data accurately and in a timely manner into Automated Student Health Record (ASHR) – prepare paperwork for filing.
Key-in non-priority forms from assigned borough in correct order, after priority forms are completed.
Other clerical duties, filing, photocopying, faxing etc.
*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: a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment; additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund; a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement; a tax‑deferred savings program; and 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.
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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER (SCHOOL – 51195) Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve semester credits in health education or in health, social or biological sciences; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six months of full‑time satisfactory experience in a health promotion or disease intervention/prevention program, performing one or more of the following: interviewing, conducting field investigations, assessing health risks, making referrals, or collecting and analyzing epidemiological data; or 3. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of full‑time satisfactory experience as described in “2” above; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2” or “3” above.
Additional Requirements A. To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above, at least one year of experience as a Public Health Adviser (School Health), Assignment Level I, or at least one additional year of experience as described in Qualification Requirement 2 above.
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information 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.
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