Dental Assistant Jobs in Olympia, WA (4)
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist - Flexible schedule!
Dental Assistant - Certified
Job Description
Working as a Dental Assistant in Olympia, WA
There are 4 Dental Assistant opportunities available in Olympia, WA all with unique requirements.
Dental Assistants assist general dentists by cleaning patients' teeth and by taking X-rays to help detect tooth decay. They also record patients' medical histories and apply dental materials or cleanings to teeth. As a Dental Assistant, you may perform a variety of routine hygienist tasks while assisting the dentist and other dental specialists. You may also apply sealants, perform basic fillings, and take impressions of patients' teeth to prepare for crowns or bridgework.
Dental Assistant jobs near Olympia, WA
Dental Assistants in Olympia, WA Resume Data
Average Experience for Dental Assistants in Olympia, WA
- More than 10 years: 35%
- 6-10 years: 34%
- 3-5 years: 24%
- 1-2 years: 4%
- Less than 1 year: 3%
Educational Background for Dental Assistants in Olympia, WA
- Diploma: 58%
- Associates: 28%
- Bachelors: 13%
- Doctorate: 1%
- Masters: 0%
Top Skill for Dental Assistants in Olympia, WA
- Attention to detail: 20%
- Customer focus & orientation: 19%
- Work style: Reliability: 13%
- Scheduling: 9%
- Customer service: 8%
- Medical receptionist skills: 8%
- Verbal communication: 7%
- Patient-focused care: 6%
- Administrative assistant/receptionist: 6%
- Dental receptionist skills: 5%
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