Assistant Orthodontic

St. Joseph's Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits including health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long‑Term Disability

Life insurance options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in New Jersey is looking for a Dental Assistant to assist the Orthodontist and Dentist at chair side in providing patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a NJ X-Ray license.

This position requires up to one year of training in dental assisting and provides opportunities for personal growth and development. Eligible candidates can benefit from robust health plans, retirement options, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to one year of basic training in a dental assisting program.
• 3‑6 months of previous experience and NJ X‑Ray license required.
• Experience providing direct care to pediatrics, young adults, adults, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Orthodontist and Dentist at chair side in providing patient care.

Job description

Assist the Orthodontist and Dentist at chair side in providing patient care.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Up to one year of basic training in a dental assisting program and 3‑6 months of previous experience, plus 3 months of on‑the‑job training and orientation. NJ X‑Ray license required. Experience providing direct care to pediatrics, young adults, adults, and geriatric patients. Certification or Registration as a Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA) preferred.

Benefits

Eligible for full‑time and part‑time employees over 20 hours a week:

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match*
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life insurance options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403(b) Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 20261189
• Job Category: Clinical
• Posting Date: 06/29/2026, 03:39 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Location: 5216-P-DENTAL GEN CLN 11 GETTY 275 (On-site)