Dental Assistant Jobs in Milton, 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

  • Kent, WA (9 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (9 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 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...

Certified Dental Assistant

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

  • Seahurst, WA (15 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seahurst, WA (15 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 45+ 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

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 16 hours ago

Our busy, recently renovated, private practice is looking for an outgoing, friendly registered dental assistant who is ready to become part of our fun team (positive attitude is a must!)....

Dental Assistant UP

  • University Place, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • University Place, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team....

Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Life insurance Qualifications 1 year Certified Dental Assistant Entry level Full Job Description Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved...

Dental Assistant Instructor Substitute

  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 3 days ago

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), or licensed dentist....

Full Time Dental Assistant/ Hygiene Assistant

  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Renton Dental Arts is adding a dental assistant to our awesome team! About us: We are a multi-doctor general and specialty practice. WE ARE NOT A CORPORATE OFFICE!...

Dental Assistant

  • Maple Valley, WA (17 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Maple Valley, WA (17 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 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/Endo office

  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 days ago

We are an established Endodontic practice seeking a dental assistant for approximately 36 hrs. per week, 4 days a week. Must be willing to work at both our Puyallup and Tacoma locations....

Dental Assistant Wanted

  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (4 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 5 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...

Orthodontic Dental Assistant

  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (6 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a experienced Orthodontic Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a specialty practice; Dental Assistant would be part of a team working in 3 to 4 locations....

Registered Dental Assistant - Phinney Ridge Dental

  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Registered Dental Assistant position....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Renton, WA (14 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Active Registered Dental Assistant licensure in Washington CPR certification Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology....

Dental Assistant INSTRUCTOR

  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (3 miles from Milton, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant or Dentist (state credentials required) Minimum [2-5] years of clinical experience Teaching or mentoring experience preferred but not required Strong communication and organizational skills...

Demographic Data for Milton, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Milton, WA

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


Highest Education Level

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



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