Dental Assistant Jobs in Federal Way, 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 (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable...

Brush Dental

Dental Assistant

  • Brush Dental
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brush Dental
  • Seattle, WA (24 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Our office is looking to add a new dental assistant to our team. New grads or seasoned veterans are welcome!...

Traveling Dental Assistant, Specialty (Oral Surgery)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable DAANCE certified...

General Dental Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

We are looking to add a new position for another dental assistant to our fun office! 4 days a week. 32-40 hours, eaglesoft, amazing team, great benefits, and positive work environment....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Ukrainian/russian speaking Dental Assistant- Federal Way Dental Office

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago

dental assistant and front desk needed in Federal Way Dental Office....

Dental Assistant III

  • Burien, WA (14 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burien, WA (14 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Must be able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride...

Certified Dental Assistant

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable Education Required High School or better...

Full- Time Dental Assistant Lead in Renton Needed

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Aura Dentistry & Spa is seeking a new Dental Assistant lead to join our team! Our office is open M- Th, with our hours being M 9-6 and T-TH 8-5....

Dental Assistant and front desk needed - Federal Way Dental Office

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 2 days ago

Ukrainian/Russian speaking dental assistant and front desk needed in Federal Way Dental Office....

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Top rated Bellevue office is looking for a reliable, friendly assistant for M,T,TH (~7:30-5:30 with 1hr lunch break). We do advanced Dentistry, you would never be bored. We form strong...

Dental assistants NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago

DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED WE ARE IN NEED OF 2 RDA for fulfillment IMMEDIATELY We have a beautiful state of the art clinic in Bellevue, Washington....

Registered Dental Assistant Monday-Thursday

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking to add to our dental practice a team player Registered Dental Assistant. New graduates are welcome! We use Eaglesoft Software, so knowledge of the software is a plus!...

Dental assistant

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a dental assistant for Seattle Udistrict office. Mon- Thurs 830-530.paid 30 min lunch. Parking spot also paid for. Great Dr with wonderful staff. Health benefits....

Dental Assistant Wanted! No experience required!

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Dental Assistant Wanted! No Experience Required! (Pacific NW Dental Center) About Us: Join the Pacific NW Dental Center team!...

Demographic Data for Federal Way, WA

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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


Highest Education Level

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



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