JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Office of School Health (OSH) is a joint Program of the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responsible for promoting the health of millions of school children enrolled in public and non 'public schools in the New York City. Services to students include case management of chronic health problems, preventive health screening, urgent care, medication administration, preventive counseling, health education, referral for care and assurance of ongoing effective treatment. OSH has been the provider of public health services in the schools for 100 years.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Reviews and verifies all vision data submitted by contracted optical vendors through program regional data managers to ensure accuracy
Utilizes Biscom, ASHR and OSH Management data systems to create vision screening reports
Provides Vision and Office of School Health (OSH) Management Teams with data reports as needed (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually)
Provides Optical Vendors with monthly data reports
Collaborates with contracted vendors to address discrepancies identified with submitted data files
Meets bi-weekly with Program regional data managers and optical vendors
Monitor staffs time and attendance, take appropriate corrective actions, when necessary, complete annual Performance Evaluations
Develops policies and procedures for submission of vision data files
Develops presentations for training staff and optical vendors on submission of vision data
Provides weekly updates to Program Director
Performs additional duties assigned by Director
Preferred Skills:
Background in statistics
Excel pivot tables
Data Visualization
Tableau Software
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!
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 [email protected] or 347-396-6549.
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER NON MA - 1006C