Dental Assistant Jobs in Perris, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Loma Linda, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Loma Linda, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Essential Skills X-ray Radiography Registered Dental Assistant Current CPR certification Chair Setup Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of two years of dental...

Dental assistant

  • San Bernardino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

We are looking for Dental assistant position /will train Bilingual : English and Spanish speaking. High school graduate welcome....

Dental Assistant

  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

We want you to become an excellent Dental Assistant and grow. We will work with you to earn certificates and licenses in California....

Rda - Ef

  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Qualifications: Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license. Certification in Expanded Functions (EF). Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant....

Registered Dental Assistant-Lake Elsinore

  • Lake Elsinore, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Elsinore, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Registered Dental Assistant-Lake Elsinore compensation: $22-$25 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Registered Dental Assistant Job Summary RDA works on behalf of the patient and...

Registered dental assistant/ dental assistant

  • Chino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Registered dental assistant/ dental assistant (Chino) Dentistry 4 kids compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Registered dental assistant -RDA/ dentap assistant Dental office...

Dental Assistant-Dental Office (San Juan Capistrano)

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

General Dental office in San Juan Capistrano has an opening for a Back office assistant. We are looking for a friendly individual to add to our team. No weekends. Willing to train the right...

Dental Assistant / Front Office

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant / Front Office (Irvine) Smiles Co compensation: DOE employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Assistant This is a dual position for the right Candiate....

Dental Assistant Lake Elsinore

  • Lake Elsinore, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Elsinore, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant Lake Elsinore (Lake Elsinore) compensation: $17.50-$22 an hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Dental Assistant Job Summary The DA works on behalf of the patient...

Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry

  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, CA (15 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications You will be required to possess the following: Six (6) or more months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant....

Dental Assistant & RDH for Saturdays

  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dental Assistant & RDH for Saturdays (Mission Viejo) Dr....

Rda

  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Menifee, CA (11 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Your Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant certificate in California....

Dental Assistant

  • Murrieta, CA (16 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Murrieta, CA (16 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Now is the time to join Los Olivos Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and...

Dental Assistant P/T

  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (19 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our boutique solo dental practice in Mission Viejo is looking for a part-time Dental Assistant to join our team!...

Demographic Data for Perris, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Perris, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Perris, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
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 Perris, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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