Dental Assistant Jobs in Granada Hills, CA

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, Back and Front office, Full or Part Time

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Dental assistant for friendly general dentist office....

Registered Dental Assistant I

  • Canyon Country, CA (10 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canyon Country, CA (10 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 1 day ago

No minimum experience as a Registered Dental Assistant (Entry Level) Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant I....

Dental Assistant

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (9 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (9 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant Experience is necessary State of the art / high tech office seeking experienced dental assistant Candidate must have dental assistant experience Join our successful, high energy, happy...

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant

  • Simi Valley, CA (16 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (16 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 3 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....

Dental Assistant - Colen

  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Read more about us at: venicefamilyclinic.org Come join our Venice Family Clinic team as a Dental Assistant....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Santa Clarita, CA (13 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA (13 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for a Registered Dental Assistant professional who will work closely with our Dentist. Our commitment is in everything we do....

Dental Assistant

  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant needed in our Inglewood and compton office MUST be a graduate of accredited Dental Assisting School Interns are welcome But prefer at least few years experience...

Harringer Dental JF Dental Assistants

  • South Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 6 days ago

442809BR** **Auto req ID:** 442809BR **Company:** Harringer Dental **Job Code:** Dental _Dental **Job Description:** Dental Assistants **Position Title:** Harringer Dental JF Dental Assistants **Job...

Orthodontic Assistant

  • Sylmar, CA (12 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA (12 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We are an Orthodontic and Children Dentistry practice looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team. We are looking for an applicant who is friendly, energetic, and a great team player....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Arleta, CA (5 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Arleta, CA (5 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 9 days ago

RESPONSIBLITIES: The Registered Dental Assistant will report directly to the Dentist....

Dental Assistant

  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We want you to become an excellent Dental Assistant and grow. We will work with you to earn certificates and licenses in California....

Rda

  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Your Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant certificate in California....

Rda - Ef

  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Valencia, CA (11 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications: Current Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license. Certification in Expanded Functions (EF). Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dental assistant....

Dental Assistant

  • Glendale, CA (14 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (14 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 10 days ago

is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients....

Dental Assistant

  • Studio City, CA (12 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Studio City, CA (12 miles from Granada Hills, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We are happy to share an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant!...

Demographic Data for Granada Hills, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Granada Hills, CA

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Granada Hills, CA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.3%
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 Granada Hills, CA
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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