Dental Assistant Jobs in Livermore, 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

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

For the right candidate, we will help you obtain your Registered Dental Assistant license in 15 months. Hours are 4-5 days a week from 8-5 PM and/or 2 Saturdays a month....

Front Desk or Dental Assistant

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Good communication and people skill. Proficient computer skills. Willing to train. Bilingual Spanish Speaking Plus. Send your resume and references. Contact us at ...

Dental Assistant Sunnyvale/Redwood City

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

DA w xray certificate or RDA needed for back/front office in Sunnyvale. Must be professional and have positive attitude. Excellent salary, 401K, flexible hours, part time or full time.

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant - Willing to Train

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking to hire a part-time dental assistant in San Jose, near O'Connor Hospital. Ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, work independently, prompt and detail oriented....

Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant. Job in Dublin Gr8Jobs

  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Required Qualifications Active Dental Assistant Certificate or Registered Dental Assistant Certificate New graduates welcome to apply Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English/Spanish Responsibilities...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA Required Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Required X-Ray Certification Required Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program Valid health care provider CPR/BLS...

ORAL SURGERY: DENTAL ASSISTANT $25-$36 /hr doe

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery private practice committed to providing excellent patient care and is seeking an energetic, dental assistant who's highly motivated in sharing this objective....

Dental Assistant I-II-III-IV

  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

dental assistant may only perform the following additional duties if he or she has completed a board approved registered dental assistant educational program in those duties or if he or she has provided...

Dental Assistant

  • Livermore, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Dental Assistant on temporary to possible basis. Responsibilities: Assists the Dentist in all phases of four-handed dentistry....

Registered Dental Asst

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Are you a motivated self-starter looking for professional and personal fulfillment in your dental career? Do you want to be part of an organization that is interested in your professional...

Dental Assistant

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the Dentist with the examination and treatment of patients. Both registered and non-registered Dental Assistants are encouraged to apply....

Dental Assistant

  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (14 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Livermore, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Livermore, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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