Dental Assistant Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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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Traveling Dental Assistant, Endo

  • Seahurst, WA (17 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seahurst, WA (17 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 11 hours ago

Functions Certified Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation To comply with Washington States pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for...

Dental Assistant

  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 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...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Renton, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 14 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...

Full Time Dental Assistant

  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shelton, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

Rare opportunity for a full time Dental Assisting position available at our busy, fun and professional office in centrally located Shelton, WA. Small, family practice- voted top dental office in...

Dental Assistant

  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA (15 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

We are looking for a reliable person for our established office. We are not a high pace clinic, mostly geriatric patients. It is a good two days part time Monday and Tuesday. Vacation, Holiday...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

Dentologie is seeking a full-time Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) (minimum of 6 months General Practice DA experience) to provide outstanding patient care in our South Lake Union location (124 Westlake...

Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 17 hours ago

Summary Public Health - Seattle & King County - Public Health Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its dynamic team!...

We're Hiring: Dental Assistant-Join Our Friendly, Fun Dental Team!

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a skilled, compassionate Dental Assistant who loves helping people smile? Were looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our growing practice....

Dental Assistant 2 - Dental Sterilization

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 1 day ago

years of experience as a dental assistant....

Dental Assistant Wanted

  • Federal Way, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (21 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Our general office in Federal Way is looking to add a new team member! Were looking for a dynamic 2nd assistant with a valid WA state assisting license, current BLS/First Aid, and 2+ years of...

Dynamic Dental Assistant for Busy & Growing Seattle Dental Practice

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a certified Dental Assistant ready to launch your career in a thriving, supportive dental practice?...

Dental Assistant Wanted! No experience required!

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant Wanted! No Experience Required! (Pacific NW Dental Center) About Us: Join the Pacific NW Dental Center team!...

Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (23 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (23 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary Public Health - Seattle & King County - Public Health Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to join its dynamic team!...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 3 days ago

$22.00 - $32.00 /Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

$54,000+Bonus DOE, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Gig Harbor, WA)
  • 4 days ago

un $54,000+Bonus DOE, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Dental Assistant (Seattle) Greenlake Dental compensation: $23 to $33 per hour employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Dental Assistant...

Demographic Data for Gig Harbor, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Gig Harbor, WA

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


Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Gig Harbor, WA 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 Gig Harbor, WA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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