Karissa Thomson

Registered Dental Assistant · San Diego Va Medical Center

dental assistant Chula Vista, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Dec 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Dental AssistantCurrent
San Diego Va Medical Center
Since Dec 2018 · 8 years · Chula Vista, CA

Education

Kaplan University
Bachelor's of science degree in Public Health
2010 – 2015
New England College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2018 – 2020

Skills

Leadership Team Building Powerpoint Public Speaking Adult Education Curriculum Design Teaching Healthcare Resume Writing Higher Education E Learning Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Leadership Development Training Customer Service Distance Learning Educational Leadership Student Development Research Skin Care

About San Diego Va Medical Center

Industry
Higher Education
Employees
1 to 19
Revenue
<$1M
Office Location
2226 Otay Lks Rd, Chula Vista, CA

Professional Overview

Karissa Thomson is a Registered Dental Assistant, currently affiliated with San Diego Va Medical Center, based in Chula Vista, CA. As a dental assistant, Thomson contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chula Vista, CA. They have been with San Diego Va Medical Center for 8 years. Thomson holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's of science degree in Public Health and Master of Business Administration - MBA, from Kaplan University and New England College of Business. Core competencies include Leadership, Team Building, Powerpoint, Public Speaking, Adult Education. San Diego Va Medical Center operates in the Higher Education sector with a workforce of 1 to 19 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit dental assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to dental assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chula Vista, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 24,580 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the dental assistant specialty. Karissa Thomson is one of them.
  • 2,180 dental assistants are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 6 contacts at San Diego Va Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Top employers of dental assistants in CA: Pacific Dental Services (54), Western Dental & Orthodontics (33), Family Dentistry (22).
  • 1% of dental assistants in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 61% of dental assistants in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karissa Thomson located?

Karissa Thomson is based in Chula Vista, CA. They are currently affiliated with San Diego Va Medical Center.

What is Karissa Thomson's specialty?

Karissa Thomson specializes in dental assistant. Their current role is Registered Dental Assistant.

Where does Karissa Thomson currently work?

Karissa Thomson currently works at San Diego Va Medical Center. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Karissa Thomson's educational background?

Karissa Thomson attended Kaplan University and New England College of Business.

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