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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical (29-2057)
Bright Outlook

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.

At a Glance

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians earns a median of $44,080/yr with +19.8% projected growth. Typical entry: Postsecondary nondegree award. Top skills: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Getting Information, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Median Annual Wage

$44,080/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+19.8%

Annual Openings

13

Typical Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Skills (2)

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3.6
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.3

Knowledge (4)

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

4.3
Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

4.2
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

4.0
Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

3.3

Abilities (8)

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

3.9
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.9
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.6
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.4
Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

3.4
Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.3
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3.3

Technology (5)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Activities (17)

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

4.6
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.6
Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

4.5
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

4.3
Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.1
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.1
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.0
Training and Teaching Others

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

3.8
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.7
Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

3.6
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.4
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

3.4
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

3.4
Developing and Building Teams

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

3.3
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.3
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

3.3

Careers with Overlapping Skills

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