Dental Assistant Jobs in Valhalla, NY

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

  • Roslyn Heights, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Roslyn Heights, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation) X-Ray certification Nitrous Oxide certification...

Dental Assistant

  • Great Neck, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Great Neck, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Description Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services. Job Responsibility Prepares...

Pediatric Dental Assistant

  • Jackson Heights, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jackson Heights, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our modern team. We are a Pediatric Dentist Specialty office providing care for children throughout Queens....

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish)

  • Ossining, NY (7 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ossining, NY (7 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Open Door Family Medical Centers has an outstanding opportunity for you as a Dental Assistant Bilingual English & Spanish in our site Ossining, NY....

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish)

  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Port Chester, NY (7 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant Experience preferred....

Dental Assistant (Bilingual English & Spanish)

  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (3 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sleepy Hollow, NY (3 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant Experience preferred....

DENTAL ASSISTANT FT (bayside,) IMMEDIATE

  • Oakland Gardens, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland Gardens, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT FT (bayside,) IMMEDIATE An established dental practice, located in Bayside Queens, is seeking a DENTAL ASSISTANT FT The position is for 5 days a week, Monday Friday, with 2 evenings...

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • Mohegan Lake, NY (15 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mohegan Lake, NY (15 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 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...

Part Time Dental Assistant (Thursday Shift)

  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Must possess Dental Assistant Certification 1 years of related experience in a dental setting. Bilingual Spanish/English required....

Dental Assistant Full-Time or Part-Time, Bergen County, NJ

  • Elmwood Park, NJ (21 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (21 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to become part of our outstanding team....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Great Neck, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Current NYS Registered Dental Assistant license required....

Dental Assistant

  • New City, NY (11 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New City, NY (11 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry....

Dental Assistant w/ X-Ray

  • West New York, NJ (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • West New York, NJ (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Dental Assistant preferred. + 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability...

Dental Assistant

  • Jackson Heights, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Jackson Heights, NY (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a Dental Assistant for our Jackson Heights location....

Dental Assistant

  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Rye, NY (9 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 24 days ago

In this role, you'll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You'll be supporting many sides of the...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Valhalla, NY

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Valhalla, NY 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 Valhalla, NY
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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