Compare Medical Assistants & Ophthalmic Medical Technologists United States

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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.)

Medical Assistants $38,300
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $45,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

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.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

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

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.


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.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Medium

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

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

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 Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

License may be required in some states

Licensing for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

No license found in any state


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 Medical Assistants
Medical Assistants

26 related certifications

Certification for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

2 related certifications

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