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Dental Assistants Salaries in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.86 – $28.45
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,789 – $59,168
Dental Assistants not in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Alabama, AL
$19.99
26.4%Lower than Dental Assistants in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Alaska, AK
$27.63
1.8%Higher than Dental Assistants in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Arizona, AZ
$25.26
7.0%Lower than Dental Assistants in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
Arkansas, AR
$20.56
24.3%Lower than Dental Assistants in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
California, CA
$27.05
0.4%Lower than Dental Assistants in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
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
$23.08/hr
Range: $21.98 - $24.18
Annual Rate
$48,006
Range: $45,721 - $50,293
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.15/hr
Range: $25.86 - $28.45
Annual Rate
$56,478
Range: $53,789 - $59,168
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.22/hr
Range: $29.74 - $32.72
Annual Rate
$64,950
Range: $61,857 - $68,043
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
