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Dental Assistants Salaries in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.25 – $24.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,280 – $50,908
Dental Assistants outside Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Iowa, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Ames, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
Dubuque, IA
Higher than Dental Assistants in Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area, IA
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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
$19.86/hr
Range: $18.91 – $20.81
Annual Rate
$41,305
Range: $39,338 – $43,272
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.36/hr
Range: $22.25 – $24.48
Annual Rate
$48,594
Range: $46,280 – $50,908
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.86/hr
Range: $25.59 – $28.15
Annual Rate
$55,883
Range: $53,222 – $58,544
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
