Dental Assistants   31-9091

Health Science
promising occupation

Description

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

Tennessee

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

14.10% growth rate
770 annual job openings

Wage Range

$18/hour 17.25 18.44 50th percentile 22.16

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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