What You'll Do

  • Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
  • Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
  • Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
  • Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
  • Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
  • Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
  • Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
  • Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
  • Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
  • Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.62/5
Speaking 3.25/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Writing 3.12/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5
Service Orientation 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.0/5
Active Learning 3.0/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.88/5
Learning Strategies 2.62/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Integrity, Self-Control, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Concern for Others

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Speech Clarity 3.62/5
Written Expression 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Written Comprehension 3.25/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

AcuityPro Email software EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMR ezChartWriter iChartPlus Medflow Complete MediPro Medisoft Clinical Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word NaviNet Open Web browser software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.82/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.81/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.76/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.76/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.62/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech) Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Certified Ophthalmic Technician-Surgical Assistant (COT-SA) Certified Retinal Angiographer Eyecare Advisor Health Technician (Health Tech) Medical Technician (Medical Tech) Ocular Care Technician (Ocular Care Tech) Ocular Care Technologist Ophthalmic Aide Ophthalmic Assistant Ophthalmic Diagnostic Sonographer Ophthalmic Medical Assistant Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Ophthalmic Medical Tech) Ophthalmic Scribe Ophthalmic Tech (Ophthalmic Technician) Ophthalmology Assistant Ophthalmology Technician (Ophthalmology Tech) Optical Technician (Optical Tech) Optometric Assistant Optometric Technician (Optometric Tech) Paraoptometric Retinal Angiographer