Dental Assistant Jobs in Newcastle, 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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A US based company is seeking to add an accomplished individual to our team who will provide exceptional outside sales services. Candidate requires strong verbal and written communication skills....

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Dental Assistant

  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 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 (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • University Place, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 1 day 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-$4,000 Sign on Bonus Edmonds Clinic

  • Edmonds, WA (22 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA (22 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 2 days ago

back office support staff to provide quality dental treatment support, four-handed dentistry, oral health education, instrument repair and sterilization, facilities and equipment maintenance, and supply...

Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)

  • Bremerton, WA (20 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (20 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function): Education: Applicants for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) positions must have completed one-year of acceptable course work, preceptorship...

Dental Assistant Instructor Substitute

  • Renton, WA (3 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Renton, WA (3 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Dental Assistant, cross trained front

  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for a friendly, hard-working dental assistant to assist the back office and cross-trained for front desk Dentrix Office....

Dental Assistant in Training

  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Now is the time to join Eastgate Modern Dentistry. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level...

Dental Assistant btyBD

  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Dental Assistant btyBD btyDENTAL WA Group Bellevue, WA, USA 1 day ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Job Description : We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Dental Assistant...

Full Time Dental Assistant/ Hygiene Assistant

  • Renton, WA (3 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (3 miles from Newcastle, 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 I

  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (7 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience - Six (6) months of Dental Assistant experience preferred. Dental Assistant experience in pediatric dentistry and with patients with special health care needs preferred....

Dental Assistant

  • Duvall, WA (24 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Duvall, WA (24 miles from Newcastle, 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 (Expanded Function)

  • Bremerton, WA (20 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (20 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function): Education: Applicants for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) positions must have completed one-year of acceptable course work, preceptorship...

Dental Assistant/Endo office

  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (21 miles from Newcastle, 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....

Demographic Data for Newcastle, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Newcastle, WA

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


Highest Education Level

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



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