Dental Assistant Jobs in Mill Valley, 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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Choice Healthcare Services

Registered Dental Assistant or OA Orthodontic Assistant

Dental Assistant License ( or OA ) certificate for Orthodontics CPR/BLS certification, X-Ray Certification Coronal Polish Certification required....

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Front desk and Registered Dental Assistant

  • Berkeley, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Join our team as a Front desk and Registered Dental Assistant at our Berkeley, CA location! This job has 2 roles....

Registered Dental Assistant Wanted

  • Alameda, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Dental Assistant Wanted $500 signing bonus, $1,000 performance bonus offered....

Registered Dental Assistant Position

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

polishing, topical fluoride application, and oral health education Qualifications: Dental assistant license or currently attaining one CPR certified Bilingual (English / Cantonese or Mandarin) Compensation...

Dental Assistant

  • Corte Madera, CA (3 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (3 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are excited to offer a full-time position for a caring, team oriented individual to be a part of our exclusive team in our newly remodeled state of the art practice! We are offering a...

Registered Dental Assistant Supervisor

  • Novato, CA (16 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Novato, CA (16 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

In addition to basic RDA duties, this position will provide direct supervision for the Registered Dental Assistant lead(s) & Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Assistant staff....

Dental Assistant or RDA with coronal polish

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Our team is passionate about making dental visits a positive experience for our young patients and were looking for an enthusiastic Dental Assistant to join our team....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Novato, CA (16 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Novato, CA (16 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

$26.00-$36.00 / Hourly Registered Dental Assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties....

Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We have a four days a week dental assistant position opening. We are looking for a person with professionalism to the job and past experience in dental assisting with emphasis on surgery....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Dental -- Immediate Entry Level Dental Assistant

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

A San Mateo Dental Practice is looking for an outgoing, motivated, reliable, punctual and self starter person. Must have good communication skills. This position is available immediately. Ability...

Dental Assistant (minimum 2yrs experience)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our vibrant pediatric/orthodontic dental team....

Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant

  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (20 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant Job Description Our office is looking for a highly motivated and positive individual to work under the dentist's supervision to prepare patients for oral...

Dental Assistant

  • Sausalito, CA (3 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sausalito, CA (3 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications: Under the supervision of the Dentist, the Dental Assistant will provide dental treatment to patients of Marin City Health & Wellness Center (MCHWC)....

Dental Assistant

  • Martinez, CA (23 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Martinez, CA (23 miles from Mill Valley, CA)
  • 15 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Mill Valley, CA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Mill Valley, CA

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Highest Education Level

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



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