Dental Assistant Jobs in Yelm, 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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Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day ago

When you join our team as a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant (37200)

  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Washington State Dental Assistant License plus Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program or trained on-the-job with at least 1 year experience....

Dental Assistant

  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (23 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

  • Tenino, WA (16 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tenino, WA (16 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a dental assistant to join a fast paced, happy team either part or full time. The ideal candidate would be motivated and looking for a long-term employment position....

Dental Assistant

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 17 days ago

Join Our Team as a Pediatric Dental Assistant! Do you love working with kids and teens? Are you passionate about making dental visits fun and stress-free?...

Dental Assistant

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Qualifications Washington Registered Dental Assistant License CPR certified 1 year chairside experience including taking xrays required Compensation $21-26/hr About Us Benefits are determined by employment...

Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Specialty Dental Assistant Orthodontics

  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Dental assistants must work effectively with co-workers including Specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner....

Dental Assistant I

  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 28 days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Dental Assistant I - Posting #27572 Hourly Range: $22.34 Position Summary: On-Call Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for an excellent opportunity? Look no further!...

Dental assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant Are you a skilled Dental Assistant looking for a dynamic dental practice where you can grow your career? At Northwest Dental Medicine in Puyallup, led by Dr....

Dental Assistant I, II, or III

  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 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 #27567 Hourly wage: $22.34 Position Summary: On-call Dental Assistant...

Dental Assistant

  • Tumwater, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tumwater, WA (19 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

. + Work under the supervision of a dentist, the dental assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her states dental practice act....

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lacey, WA (18 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for: Assisting the dentist as necessary to gain the patient’s commitment for the best possible treatment with urgency....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (24 miles from Yelm, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Yelm, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Yelm, WA

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Highest Education Level

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



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