Compare Ophthalmic Medical Technicians & Medical Assistants District Of Columbia

Comparison Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Medical Assistants
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $33,600
Medical Assistants $49,100

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
High

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Very High

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

4 related certifications

Certification for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

26 related certifications

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