Nuvia Dental Implant Center is hiring: Dental Assistant in Alexandria

Overview 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 hardworking dental assistant professional who enjoys helping patients through a life changing procedure. What Nuvia Offers Pay: $25-$46 per hour $25-$30 per hour base Up to $2,000 monthly bonuses averaging out to roughly $12 per hour Up to $2,000 quarterly bonuses averaging out to roughly $4 per hour Retention bonuses up to $2,500 per year Closed Airway Surgeries: most operations you assist with are closed airway, making your job easier and safer for patients Robust Dental Leadership Structure: onsite lead, regional leads, and an operations manager who started as a dental assistant Compensation: base pay plus center performance bonuses and yearly anniversary bonus Benefits Package: comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401k with match, paid training, PTO, bereavement leave, parental leave, and employee assistance program Nuvia Provided Scrubs: company branded scrubs provided Role Overview The dental assistant (surgical assistant) at Nuvia Dental Implant Center plays a crucial role in assisting surgeons and restorative dentists so they can focus on delivering premium, safe, and memorable patient care. Responsibilities span from setup and surgery to taking impressions, pouring molds, taking X-rays, placing orders, and coordinating with patients. Responsibilities Live company core values Taking impressions and pouring up molds Taking patient photos X-rays and Cone Beams Setting up appointments in scheduling platform Setting up and taking down operation rooms, ensuring coverage in the surgery room Placing orders for basic and implant supplies Adjusting and relining prosthesis Assisting the doctor during a variety of surgical implant procedures Delivering pre and post op instructions Sterilization and daily cleaning Managing patient expectations and delivering the best patient care in the industry Qualifications Registered Dental Assistant with all the 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 level of office aptitude A Day In The Life Note: Use this as a guide to the flow of typical activities rather than a fixed schedule. Surgery prep and start: Prepare the instruments and patients for surgery and meet the surgeon and CRNA to review surgery expectations with the patient. Assist the CRNA with the intubation process and assist with 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 deadlines, ensuring prosthetics are ready when needed. Overcoming obstacles: Problem solve daily to address equipment challenges, patient delays, and concerns to maintain smooth processes and deliver top-tier patient care. Perform circular tasks: Order supplies, sterilize, ensure compliance, and handle lab requests or questions. End of day: Complete surgery reports and review patient charts, lab cases, and implants to plan for the following day. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr