Dental Assistant Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

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

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Dental Assistant! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free?...

Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act Utilize Dentrix for patient...

Dental Assistant III - Community Dentistry

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 5 days ago

The Dental Assistant III supports dentists and hygienists in teaching and patient care in both community-based settings as well as the dental clinic....

Hygiene Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 8 days ago

polishing, and CPR certification within the required timeframe Must pass background and drug background check How Youll Make a Difference As a Hygiene Assistant - Dental Assistant: Assist hygienists...

Dental Assistant - Entry Level

  • Bellevue, NE (7 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellevue, NE (7 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Coronal polishing certification preferred. Radiography certification preferred....

Dental Assistant I

  • Omaha, NE (10 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (10 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Coronal polishing certification required. Radiography certification required....

Dental Assistant University of Nebraska Medical Center

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 19 days ago

Assistant position in UNMC Pediatric Dentistry, under general supervision, to assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and all related responsibilities and functions....

Dental Assistant II

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 19 days ago

The Creighton Dental school is looking for a Dental Assistant II. The Team is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant who is excited about working in a fun fast-paced, environment....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 30+ days ago

We offer: A pathway for you to become a DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to maximize your career potential Part-time, Full-time, flexible scheduling available* Paid training to become radiology...

Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Dental Assistant Job ID: Location: 1105 Howard St STE 200, Omaha, NE 68102 Job Type: Full-time Salary: Up to $21.00 /HR based on experience Join Our Caring Dental Family as a Dental Assistant...

Surgical Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program or minimum of one year experience chair side and the ability to obtain Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) within 14 months of transfer or hire date required...

Dental Assistant Specialist (Located in Lincoln, NE)

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

DANB Certified Dental Assistant or ability to become certified within one year of hire date....

Ortho Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Join Our Team as an Orthodontic Assistant! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free? If so, we want YOU to be part of our team at...

Dental Assistant

  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Omaha, NE (3 miles from Council Bluffs, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Certification for extended duties (e.g. coronal polishing)....

Demographic Data for Council Bluffs, IA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Council Bluffs, IA 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 Council Bluffs, IA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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