Dental Assistants Jobs Pay in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.60 – $22.66
Average Annual Pay
Range: $42,848 – $47,133
How much do Dental Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$18.39/hr
Range: $17.51 – $19.26
Annual Rate
$38,242
Range: $36,421 – $40,063
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.63/hr
Range: $20.60 – $22.66
Annual Rate
$44,990
Range: $42,848 – $47,133
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.87/hr
Range: $23.69 – $26.06
Annual Rate
$51,738
Range: $49,275 – $54,203
Dental Assistants job description
Dental Assistants professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
