Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
O*NET Code: 29-2057.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech)Certified Ophthalmic Surgical AssistantCertified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA)Certified Retinal AngiographerEyecare AdvisorHealth Technician (Health Tech)Medical Technician (Medical Tech)Ocular Care Technician (Ocular Care Tech)Ocular Care TechnologistOphthalmic AideOphthalmic AssistantOphthalmic Diagnostic SonographerOphthalmic Medical AssistantOphthalmic Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Medical Tech)Ophthalmic ScribeOphthalmic Tech (Ophthalmic Technician)Ophthalmology AssistantOphthalmology Technician (Ophthalmology Tech)Optical Technician (Optical Tech)
⚡ Skills (10)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (14)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0AcuityPro
Medical software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR
Medical software
0Medflow Complete
Medical software
0MediPro Medisoft Clinical
Medical software
0NaviNet Open
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0ezChartWriter
Medical software
0iChartPlus
Medical software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Salary: $50,000
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Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
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Pediatric Surgeons
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📊 Skills Comparison
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians → Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (43% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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