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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-2057

Skills for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for ophthalmic medical technicians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.62
  • 2.Speaking3.25
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 4.Writing3.12
  • 5.Critical Thinking3
  • 6.Active Learning3
  • 7.Monitoring3
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.62
  • 9.Mathematics2.5
  • 10.Science2

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Knowledge areas

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Psychology

Core work activities

  • Getting Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

In-demand tools & technology

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