Career switch, measured
From OB-GYN to Optometrist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 79% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Patient care, Electronic health records, Leadership, Scheduling; the main skills to add are Problem solving, Communication, Inventory management, Sales.
79%
skill overlap
283
open Optometrist postings read
Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillOB-GYNOptometrist
- Patient care51%53%
- Electronic health records28%22%
- Leadership18%56%
- Scheduling9%22%
- Customer service9%15%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Optometrist postings, rarely in OB-GYN ones.
SkillOB-GYNOptometrist
- Problem solving–25%
- Communication–12%
- Inventory management–11%
- Sales–10%
- Hospitality–9%
- Office administration–8%
- Logistics–8%
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