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Orthodontist Assistant

Orthodontic Office in South San Jose

San Jose, CA

Dental Assistants

Posted Aug 16

Shift
Days
Unit
Dental Assistants

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
Setting
Clinic

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$27/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$22/hr

About this role

Our office has been serving the San Jose South community for more than 30 years. We are a friendly private orthodontic office. We are in need of a friendly and energetic orthodontic assistant to join our team.

We are currently open Monday - Thursday 8:00-5:30.

Benefits

Vacations, Holidays, Pension plan

We are looking for an RDA. Will assist with additional training as needed.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Salary: based on experience

Setting

  • Medical

Benefit Conditions

  • Waiting period may apply

Hours per week

  • 20-29
  • 30-39

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Education

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Requirements

  • RDA

Benefits highlights

  • Pension plan
  • SXFZX
  • KBRYN

Place

City
San Jose, CA
Median rent
$2,669/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$146,427/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
10% above the national average

San Jose area index 110.4, where 100 is the national average.

San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.

Map showing the location of San Jose, CA
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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