Dental Assistant

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. We are rapidly expanding and looking for enthusiastic dental assistants to join our growing team. Nuvia is a leader in dental implant services, known for exceptional patient care and innovative solutions with over 45 locations across the country.

• Pay: $30–$56 per hour ($30–$40 base + up to $2,000 monthly bonuses averaging ~$12/hr, up to $2,000 quarterly bonuses averaging ~$4/hr, retention bonuses up to $2,500 per year)
• Closed‑airway surgeries for safer procedures
• Robust dental leadership structure with onsite and regional leads plus an operations manager who started as a dental assistant
• Compensation:
  Competitive base pay plus center performance bonuses and yearly anniversary bonus
• Benefits package: comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, paid training, PTO, bereavement and parental leave, employee assistance program
• Nuvia‑provided scrubs

The dental assistant (surgical assistant) assists surgeons and restorative dentists so they can focus on delivering safe, premium patient care. Responsibilities include setup, surgical assistance, impressions, X‑rays, order placement, and patient interaction.

• Live company core values
• Take impressions and pour molds
• Take patient photos
• Perform X‑rays and cone‑beam scans
• Schedule appointments in the scheduling platform
• Set up and take down operation rooms, ensuring no one leaves the surgery room
• Place orders for basic and implant supplies
• Adjust and reline prosthesis
• Assist the doctor during surgical implant procedures
• Deliver pre‑ and post‑operative instructions
• Perform sterilization and daily cleaning
• Manage patient expectations and deliver top‑tier patient care

• Registered Dental Assistant with all required certifications
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Self‑starter who works well as part of a team
• Patient‑centric with strong communication skills
• Outgoing and empathetic
• Flexible and quick learner
• Great organizational skills and high level of office aptitude

• Surgery prep and start: Prepare instruments and patients, meet the surgeon and CRNA, review expectations, assist with intubation and surgery.
• Morning huddle: Review the day’s schedule and partner with the team to discuss specific patient needs.
• Meet lab deadlines: Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines, ensuring patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours.
• Overcoming obstacles: Problem‑solve daily challenges such as equipment issues, patient delays, and concerns to keep processes running smoothly.
• Perform circular tasks: Order supplies, sterilize equipment, maintain compliance, and handle lab requests.
• End of day: Complete surgery reports and prepare upcoming patients by reviewing charts and lab cases.

Entry level

Full‑time

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