Dental Assistant Jobs in Citrus Heights, CA

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Rda/ Da

  • Elk Grove, CA (17 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Elk Grove, CA (17 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Private dental office in Elk Grove looking for a friendly and motivated RDA /DA to join our team. Must have few years of dental experience. Monday-Thursdays. Weekends off.Please email resume.

Dental Assistant

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Dental office is looking for a dental assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Rocklin, CA (7 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rocklin, CA (7 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Dental Assistant

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Dental office is looking for a dental assistant. The position is for 4 1/2 days a week. Looking for someone to join our team who is motivated and willing to learn and be a team player....

Dental Assistant / RDA

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Show more Last updated: 14 days ago Registered Dental Assistant RDA Children's Choice Dental Care Sacramento, CA, US Full-time The Registered Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing...

Fulltime RDA Position

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our patient-centered family general dental practice in Midtown Sacramento is looking to fill a permanent RDA position. Our ideal candidate is reliable, patient-centered, self-motivated, positive...

Dental Assistant

  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 9 days ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Registered Dental Assistant II

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Dental Assistant II shall be responsible for performing all basic registered dental assistant duties such as coronal polishing, fabrication of temporary crowns, temporary...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Roseville, CA (3 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Roseville, CA (3 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 13 days ago

We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Dental Assistant II

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 13 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Dental Assistant II is an entry level position that require certification as dental assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Responsibilities The Dental Assistant assists in the delivery of dental services to the participants of the InnovAge PACE programs....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Prosthodontic Dental Group

  • Fair Oaks, CA (3 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fair Oaks, CA (3 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Dental Collective, is looking for an upbeat, dependable, and team-oriented Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join us in Fair Oaks, CA....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Esthetic Dentistry and Implants

  • Rio Linda, CA (10 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Rio Linda, CA (10 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Registered Dental Assistant position....

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Pediatric

  • Meadow Vista, CA (24 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Meadow Vista, CA (24 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 24 days ago

un Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Pediatric (Meadow Vista) Jennifer Ryan DDS @ Winning With Smiles Placer Hills Rd compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Pediatric Registered Dental Assistant...

Ortho Registered Dental Assistant

  • Folsom, CA (6 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Folsom, CA (6 miles from Citrus Heights, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Reports To: Patient Care Leader Position Status: Non-exempt The Role The primary duty of the Ortho Registered Dental Assistant is to assist in the overall delivery of orthodontic care and to be an integral...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Citrus Heights, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Citrus Heights, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Citrus Heights, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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