Dental Assistant Jobs in Salem, 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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Certified Dental Assistant

  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, OR (17 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 7 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment...

Cda

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Functions a plus Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable EFODA RHS Equal Opportunity Employer...

Traveling Dental Assistant

  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Dental Assistant

  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stayton, OR (16 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Our practice is looking to add an outstanding dental assistant, who can help us with our mission of crafting beautiful, healthy smiles!...

Dental Assistant

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 10 days ago

Must have prior dental assisting experience or have graduated from a dental assistant training course....

Dental Assistant

  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 10 days ago
  • Aurora, OR (21 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 10 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...

Dental Assistant, North Lancaster Office (On-Call, Days)

  • Salem, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 18 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant II (EFDA)

  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 23 days ago
  • McMinnville, OR (20 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 23 days ago

Previous dental assistant experience preferred....

Dental Assistant (EFDA I, II,III)

  • Salem, OR
  • 24 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 24 days ago

As an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) you will assist the Dentist in examining and treating patients and become part of a strong and positive team focused on helping others....

Dental Assistant, KP Dental at Keizer Station (40hrs, Days)

  • Keizer, OR (4 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 26 days ago
  • Keizer, OR (4 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 26 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant, Skyline Office (40hrs, Days)

  • Salem, OR
  • 26 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 26 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Dental Assistant, North Lancaster Dental Office (40hrs, Temp)

  • Salem, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 45+ days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

Orthodontic Dental Assistant, KP Dental

  • Keizer, OR (4 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Keizer, OR (4 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of...

Dental Assistant, Ortho

  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albany, OR (23 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

Functions a plus Qualifications that Increase Starting Pay Experience EFDA Cert X-Ray Certification Bilingual Spanish Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable EFODA RHS...

Dental Assistant, North Lancaster Clinic (40hrs, Days)

  • Brooks, OR (6 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brooks, OR (6 miles from Salem, OR)
  • 45+ days ago

License, Certification, Registration Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate...

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Salem, OR

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireDental research efforts.


Highest Education Level

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



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