Registered Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Registered Dental Assistant role is onsite in South Plainfield, NJ, on a full-time basis. Starting pay is $25 per hour or more. The assistant works alongside orthodontists at Diamond Braces to support patient care and orthodontic treatment. The assistant provides chairside support, prepares treatment rooms and instruments, captures digital imaging, and educates patients on oral hygiene and appliance care. The role contributes to efficient clinical care and helps patients build healthy smiles.

What you'll do

• Assist chairside during orthodontic procedures
• take digital X-rays, intraoral scans, photos, and impressions
• prepare treatment rooms and instruments
• sterilize instruments according to OSHA standards
• educate patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
• document clinical notes
• fabricate Essix retainers and assist with laboratory procedures
• maintain a clean clinical environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered dental assistant

orthodontics

chairside assistance

digital x-rays

intraoral scans

patient education

south plainfield nj

diamond braces

full-time

starting at $25/hr

some evenings and saturdays

local office travel

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and holidays
• discounted orthodontic treatment
• tuition and loan assistance
• continuing education
• training and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires state-appropriate Dental Assistant licensure and at least one year of dental experience. Some evenings and Saturdays; local travel between nearby offices may be required.

About the employer

Orthodontic Staffing and Support LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.