Dental Assistant Specialist - Nuvia Dental Implant Center : Job Details

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is expanding rapidly and eagerly seeking motivated Dental Assistants to become part of our dynamic team. We are a frontrunner in dental implant services, renowned for our outstanding patient care and cutting-edge solutions. With over 45 locations across the nation, Nuvia has garnered attention from major news outlets, including Yahoo Finance, ABC, and CBS. Boasting over 50,000 5-star Google reviews, Nuvia represents an exceptional opportunity for dedicated dental assistant professionals passionate about transforming patients' lives.

What Nuvia Offers:

• Pay: $25-$46 per hour
• Base pay of $25-$30 per hour
• Bonuses up to $2,000 monthly, averaging approximately $12 per hour
• Quarterly bonuses up to $2,000, averaging about $4 per hour
• Retention bonuses reaching up to $2,500 annually
• Closed Airway Surgeries: Most procedures you assist with involve closed airway techniques, ensuring a safer environment for our patients.
• Strong Dental Leadership Structure: Gain support from an onsite dental assistant lead, regional leads, and a dedicated operations manager—all of whom began their careers as dental assistants at Nuvia and bring valuable insights to help you advance your skills.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary combined with performance bonuses and an annual anniversary bonus, maximizing your yearly take-home pay.
• Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind working with a company and not as a 1099 contractor. We provide comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability options, a 401k with matching contributions, paid training, PTO, bereavement leave, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Nuvia Provided Scrubs: No need to spend extra on scrubs; we've got you covered with company-branded apparel.

Role Overview:

The Dental Assistant (Surgical Assistant) at Nuvia Dental Implant Center is vital in aiding our surgeons and restorative dentists, allowing them to focus fully on delivering a premium and safe patient experience. As a dental assistant, you will have a comprehensive range of responsibilities including surgery setup, assisting during operations, taking impressions, X-rays, and managing patient interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace company core values
• Take impressions and pour molds
• Capture patient photos
• Conduct X-rays and Cone Beam imaging
• Manage appointment scheduling
• Set up and break down operation rooms, ensuring seamless workflow
• Order essential and implant supplies
• Assist physicians in various surgical procedures
• Deliver pre- and post-operative instructions
• Maintain high standards of sterilization and cleanliness
• Manage patient expectations while providing exemplary care

Qualifications:

• Registered Dental Assistant with all necessary certifications
• Self-starter with strong teamwork skills
• Patient-focused with excellent communication abilities
• Outgoing, empathetic, and adaptable
• Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in office tasks

A Day in the Life:

• Surgery Prep and Start: Prepare instruments and patients for surgery while collaborating with the surgical team to ensure clarity and comfort.
• Morning Huddle: Discuss the day's agenda and collaborate with your team to address specific patient needs and lab deadlines.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Leverage your experience to navigate daily challenges, including equipment issues and patient delays, ensuring high-quality patient experiences.
• Circular Tasks: Maintain Nuvia's standards through supplier orders, sterilization efforts, compliance checks, and handling lab inquiries.
• End of Day: Complete surgery reports and prepare for the next day by reviewing patient charts and planning accordingly.

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to inform all applicants of their rights per federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.