QUIZ | 15 questions | 10 min

Which Ophthalmology Career Is Right for Me?

Do you have a passion for helping others and want to be in a career where you can make a difference? You’ve come to the right place. Ophthalmology careers are highly rewarding, and those working in the field have the power to make a difference in their patients’ lives every day.

When you think about ophthalmology jobs, the ophthalmologist position might come to mind first. However, many other careers are essential to ophthalmology practices and ambulatory surgery centers to keep them running smoothly.

You may be wondering, “Which ophthalmology career is right for me?” All you need to do is answer some simple questions that will help you understand your skills and strengths while helping you find out which ophthalmology career may be a good fit for you.

Good luck!

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Have you previously worked in ophthalmology?

Yes

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Have you previously worked with patients?

Yes

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What is the highest degree level you have?

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

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Do you like working with others?

I love being on a team.

I love working with patients, and I work well alone.

I’m self-directed and prefer working independently.

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Choose the statement that best describes you:

I am extremely thorough.

Accuracy and details are important to me.

I am slightly detail-oriented.

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Would you consider yourself organized?

I’m extremely organized.

I’m mostly organized.

I’m slightly organized.

I’m not organized.

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How are you under pressure?

I thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

I have no problem working under pressure.

I can handle a bit of pressure.

I don’t like pressure.

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Which statement best describes you?

I want to have an active, hands-on role in patient care.

I want to support others.

I want to be the first face patients see when they walk in the door.

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Which description best describes your personality?

I’m very analytical, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable.

I’m a good multitasker, tech-savvy, and able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

I have excellent listening, memorization, and communication skills and am adept at problem-solving.

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A patient is nervous about an upcoming procedure and crying. What do you do?

Hold their hand, talk with them, and reassure them.

Rely on a coworker or the patient’s loved one to help reassure them.

I would prefer to not work with patients that closely.

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Which statement best describes your career goals?

I would like to be an expert in my field and increase physician efficiency.

I would like to work closely with patients.

I would like to help an organization operate efficiently.

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What is your ideal work environment?

I would like to be on the floor helping patients.

I would like to be on the floor acting as the doctor’s right-hand assistant.

I would like to be behind a desk.

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What role would you like to have in your ideal work environment?

I would like to handle billing and coding.

I would like to run diagnostic tests on patients.

I would like to document patient case information, coordinate scheduling, and monitor patient flow.

I would like to work directly with patients.

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Which description appeals to you the most?

File patient information, schedule patient appointments, and check patients in and out for appointments.

Handle all billing responsibilities, including claims, payments, and patient statements.

Assist patients with selecting and purchasing eyewear.

Collect patient medical histories, perform tests, and prepare patients to see the doctor.

Document patient information in their medical charts, provide input on process improvements, and provide patients and loved ones with care instructions.

Assist with caring for patients and help anesthesiologists, surgeons, and physicians.

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How willing are you to relocate?

I am very willing.

I am somewhat willing.

I am not at all willing.

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