Southwest Minnesota
Dental Assistants 31-9091
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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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Education Requirements
Postsecondary nondegree award
Growth Opportunity
7.70% growth rate
41 annual job openings
Wage Range
$25/hour
24.66
25.21
29.91
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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