MCCCD Pipeline

HEALTHCARE

Dental Assistants

Average Salary - $42K | Education - Post Secondary Certificate | 4-Years

About Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

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SALARIES

$30,100

AVERAGE ENTRY

$39,480

AVERAGE MID

$48,190

AVERAGE ADVANCED

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES

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Supporting Programs

Dental Assistants

Dental Assisting

Phoenix College (MCCCD)

Associate's Degree

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Dental Assisting

Phoenix College (MCCCD)

Credential

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Core Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are things that people need to be good at their jobs. They include what you know, what you can do, and how you can do it well. KSAs are important because they help you be successful in the job you do.

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Writing

Coordination