Dental Assistant

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is rapidly expanding and looking for enthusiastic Dental Assistants to join our growing team. We are a leader in dental implant services, known for our exceptional patient care and innovative solutions. With over 45 locations across the country, Nuvia has been featured on major news outlets such as Yahoo Finance, ABC, and CBS. Nuvia's 50,000+ 5-star Google reviews make it an ideal career for any hard‑working dental assistant professional who enjoys helping patients through a life‑changing procedure. What Nuvia Offers Pay: $23–$44 per hour (with bonus potential) $23–$28 per hour base Up to $2,000 monthly bonuses averaging roughly $12 per hour Up to $2,000 quarterly bonuses averaging roughly $4 per hour Retention bonuses up to $2,500 per year Closed airway surgeries—most operations you assist with are closed airway, making the job easier and safer for patients Robust dental leadership structure—on‑site dental assistant lead, regional leads, and an operations manager, all started as dental assistants with Nuvia Compensation: competitive base pay plus center performance bonuses and a yearly anniversary bonus that increases take‑home pay Benefits package—comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, paid training, PTO, bereavement leave, parental leave, and an employee assistance program Nuvia‑provided scrubs—no need to purchase new scrubs on your own Role Overview The dental assistant (surgical assistant) at Nuvia Dental Implant Center plays a crucial role in assisting our surgeons and restorative dentists so they can focus on providing patients with a premium, safe, and memorable service. Dental assistants have a full scope of responsibility, from setup and surgery, taking impressions and pouring molds, X‑rays, to ordering supplies and working with patients. Responsibilities Live company core values Take impressions and pour molds Take patient photos Perform X‑rays and cone beams Schedule appointments in the scheduling platform Set up and take down operating rooms, ensuring no one needs to leave the surgery room Place orders for basic and implant supplies Adjust and re‑line prosthesis Assist the doctor during a variety of surgical implant procedures Deliver pre‑ and post‑operative instructions Sterilize and clean daily Manage patient expectations and deliver the best patient care in the industry Qualifications Registered dental assistant with all proper certifications BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Self‑starter who works well as part of a team Patient‑centric with good communication skills Outgoing and empathetic Flexible and a quick learner Great organizational skills and high office aptitude A Day In The Life Surgery prep and start: Prepare instruments and patients for surgery and meet the surgeon and CRNA to review surgical expectations with the patient. Assist the CRNA with intubation and assist with surgery. Morning huddle: Review the day’s schedule and partner with your team to discuss specific patient needs. Meet lab deadlines: Work efficiently and strategically to meet tight deadlines, ensuring patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours. Overcoming obstacles: Use your experience to problem‑solve daily, addressing equipment challenges, patient delays, and concerns to keep processes running smoothly and deliver a top‑tier experience. Perform circular tasks: Keep Nuvia looking and operating its best by ordering supplies, sterilization, ensuring compliance, and handling lab requests or questions. End of day: Once you finish making smiles for the day, complete all surgery reports. Prepare for upcoming patients by reviewing charts, lab cases, and implants to create an action plan for the following day. #J-18808-Ljbffr