Salus University, founded as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1919, today is a diversified, globally recognized professional academic center of learning that offers a wide range of degree programs in the professions of Optometry, Audiology, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Orthotics & Prosthetics, Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Biomedicine, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Salus operates four clinical facilities in the Philadelphia area that provide highly specialized vision, hearing and balance, and speech-language pathology services. The University has more than 1,100 students, including PhD candidates, and more than 12,500 alumni worldwide. For more information, please visit www.salus.edu.

Salus University is seeking a skilled professional to fill the position of temporary Part Time Clinical Community Outreach Assistant from September 2023- June 2024. Normal hours will be Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8:15am-1:15pm.

Primary Function:

The Clinical Community Outreach Assistant is responsible for performing duties to assist the optometrist and interns during community outreach activities. This position may also be included in activities to coordinate ongoing programs with community partners, develop sponsorships/business arrangements and relationships with businesses, individuals, schools and other organizations interested in collaborating with Salus University's clinical services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend community outreach events including school vision program events to register patients, complete paperwork and maintain the general patient flow of the event.
• Assist with scheduling locations of the mobile vision unit and transportation of children to and from individual schools for care for the school vision program.
• Maintain data and compile summary reports related to community-based activities and partnerships.
• Assist the Office of Communications and Clinical Operations in the creation and maintenance of a clinical community outreach plan.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with school district partners collaborating with the University's Clinical Operations in addition to new partnerships.
• Attend relevant community events and participate in internal and external committee work, as requested.
• Work with the Office of Communications and staff to promote community outreach activities related to clinical operations and in line with organizational objectives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree required
• Experience in an Optometry or Ophthalmology clinical setting recommended but not necessary

Skills and Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license, free of violations and suspensions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently, time management and organizational skills
• Committed to a mission of service to underserved populations
• Must work weekend and evening activities when needed.

Salus University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women/Minorities/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.