Occupation
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants support dentists during patient procedures, handling chairside assisting duties like passing instruments and preparing materials while keeping the treatment room running efficiently. They are also responsible for sterilization and infection control to maintain a safe clinical environment, plus front-office tasks like patient scheduling. Many dental assistants also capture dental x-ray imaging and use dental practice management software to manage records and billing.
How much does a Dental Assistant make?
Too few Dental Assistant postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 5 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Dental Assistant roles?
5 open Dental Assistant roles from 4 employers.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Dental Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Dental Assistant roles (5)
DENTAL ASSISTANT (FEE BASIS)
Veterans Health Administration
Contract · Johnson City, TN · $35 – $70,000
This is a temporary fee-basis dental assistant role at a VA facility, providing clinical support for routine and some complex patient procedures under supervision. The position involves dental imaging, instrument sterilization, patient care assistance, and lab work, compensated per treatment unit setup rather than hourly.
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Dental Assistant
Indian Health Service
Camp Verde, Arizona; Chinle, Arizona; Cibecue, Arizona; Inscription House, Arizona; Kayenta, Arizona; Maricopa, Arizona; McNary, Arizona; Parker, Arizona; Peach Springs, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; Pinon, Arizona; Polacca, Arizona; Red Mesa, Arizona; Sacaton, Arizona; Supai, Arizona; Tsaile, Arizona; Whiteriver, Arizona; Davis, California; Havasu Lake, California; Hemet, California; Riverside, California; Winterhaven, California; Towaoc, Colorado; Fort Hall, Idaho; Mashpee, Massachusetts; Cass Lake, Minnesota; Naytahwaush, Minnesota; Ogema, Minnesota; Ponemah, Minnesota; Ponsford, Minnesota; Red Lake, Minnesota; Browning, Montana; Crow Agency, Montana; Harlem, Montana; Hays, Montana; Heart Butte, Montana; Lame Deer, Montana; Lodge Grass, Montana; Poplar, Montana; Pryor, Montana; Wolf Point, Montana; Cherokee, North Carolina; Belcourt, North Dakota; Cannon Ball, North Dakota; Fort Yates, North Dakota; Winnebago, Nebraska; Acoma, New Mexico; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Bernalillo, New Mexico; Bloomfield, New Mexico; Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico; Crownpoint, New Mexico; Cuba, New Mexico; Dulce, New Mexico; Espanola, New Mexico; Gallup, New Mexico; Mescalero, New Mexico; San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico; San Fidel, New Mexico; Sanostee, New Mexico; Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Shiprock, New Mexico; Taos, New Mexico; Thoreau, New Mexico; Toadlena, New Mexico; Tohatchi, New Mexico; Zia Indian Reservation, New Mexico; Zuni, New Mexico; Elko, Nevada; Moapa, Nevada; Wadsworth, Nevada; Lockport, New York; Manlius, New York; Anadarko, Oklahoma; Carnegie, Oklahoma; Clinton, Oklahoma; El Reno, Oklahoma; Lawton, Oklahoma; Pawnee, Oklahoma; Watonga, Oklahoma; Wewoka, Oklahoma; Salem, Oregon; Warm Springs, Oregon; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Bullhead, South Dakota; Eagle Butte, South Dakota; Fort Thompson, South Dakota; Kyle, South Dakota; Lower Brule, South Dakota; Manderson, South Dakota; Martin, South Dakota; McLaughlin, South Dakota; Mobridge, South Dakota; Pine Ridge, South Dakota; Rosebud, South Dakota; Sisseton, South Dakota; Wagner, South Dakota; Wakpala, South Dakota; Wanblee, South Dakota; Fort Duchesne, Utah; Aylett, Virginia; Charles City, Virginia; Indian Neck, Virginia; Madison Heights, Virginia; Providence Forge, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Suffolk, Virginia; Auburn, Washington; Forks, Washington; Nespelem, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Toppenish, Washington; Wapato, Washington; Wellpinit, Washington; White Swan, Washington · $38,090 – $56,610
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Dental Assistant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
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Dental Assistant
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Fort Drum, NY · $36,464 – $52,957
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Dental Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Columbia, MO · $49,929 – $64,905
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Likely next role (7)
Where Dental Assistants commonly go next: Dental Hygienist, Dental Office Manager.
Dental Hygienist-Advanced Clinical
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Kapolei, HI · $70,960 – $92,243
This role delivers clinical dental hygiene services within a VA medical facility, managing patients with complex medical and behavioral needs while performing advanced preventive and therapeutic procedures. It suits experienced dental hygienists ready to work independently in a structured healthcare environment, conducting specialized assessments, treatment, and patient education.
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Dental Hygienist
Quad
Lomira, WI
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Dental Hygienist
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Coleman, FL · $52,977 – $66,599
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Dental Hygienist (3 Days per Week)
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Part-time · Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dental hygienist to perform preventive and therapeutic dental services under dentist supervision at their dental clinic, working three days per week. This role suits someone entering the field or returning to practice who is comfortable with routine patient care, sterilization, and documentation in an academic health system.
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Dental Hygienist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
McGuire AFB, New Jersey · $59,465 – $77,306
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Supervisory Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Temple, TX · $88,643 – $115,242
This role leads the dental hygiene program across three VA clinics in Central Texas, managing clinicians, schedules, and operations while maintaining advanced clinical practice. It suits experienced dental hygienists ready to move into supervisory leadership with responsibility for staff development, compliance, and strategic improvements.
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Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration
Washington, DC · $76,844 – $99,903
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Pharmacy Technician (Controlled Substances)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Charleston, SC · $70,175 – $91,224
This role manages controlled substances in a VA pharmacy, handling inventory, dispensing, compliance inspections, and regulatory documentation. It suits certified pharmacy technicians with specialized knowledge of controlled substance protocols and experience working in regulated healthcare environments.
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Health Technician (Specimen Processing)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
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Medical Assistant
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Pharmacy Technician
Brookshire Grocery Company
Tulsa, OK
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Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
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Pharmacy Aid
Indian Health Service
Belcourt, ND · $40,629 – $57,638
This is a pharmacy support role at the Indian Health Service where you'll prepare medications, manage inventory, and assist patients and clinical staff. You'll be part of a team dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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Dental Hygienist
Quad
Lomira, WI
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Dental Hygienist
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Coleman, FL · $52,977 – $66,599
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Phlebotomist
IQVIA
Fairfax, VA
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Phlebotomist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK
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