Dental Assistant Jobs in Columbia City, OR

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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Advantage Dental Oral Health Center

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education....

Dental Assistant

  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 8 days ago
  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 8 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department...

Endodontic Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant License 1 yr Dental Assisting experienced requried CPR certified Compensation $26 - $30 About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 17 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications 2-5 years experienced chairside assisting Washington Registered Dental Assistant License CPR certfied Compensation $24-$29/hr About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours...

Dental Assistant, Cascade Park Office (On-Call, Days)

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 26 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 26 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire OR KP Dental Assistant (Washington) within 3 months of hire Dental Radiation Proficiency...

Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 29 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 29 days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 29 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 29 days ago

Experience Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant....

Dental Assistant I

  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Dental Assistant I - Posting #27543 Hourly Range: $22.34 Position Summary: Full-time Dental...

Dental Assistant

  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (14 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview** **Come join our team as a Dental Assistant!** This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what **YOU** love and get paid to do it!...

Dental Assistant Trainee

  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Dental Assistant Trainee - Posting #27179 Hourly Rate: $20.00 Position Summary: Full-time Dental...

Dental Assistant I, II or III

  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Battle Ground, WA (17 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride treatments...

Dental Assistant - On Call

  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 60+ days ago

Associates degree in dental assisting and/or certified dental assistant preferred. 1-4 years previous work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred....

Dental Assistant

  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Longview, WA (23 miles from Columbia City, OR)
  • 90+ days ago

Associate degree in Dental Assisting and/or certified Dental Assistant preferred. DESIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 1-4 years of previous work experience as a dental assistant preferred....

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Columbia City, OR

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Columbia City, OR 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 Columbia City, OR
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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