Dental Assistant

Nuvia Dental Implant Center Careers • Walnut Creek, CA

7d

About The Position

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is seeking Dental Assistants (surgical assistants) to support surgeons and restorative dentists in delivering safe, high-quality patient care during dental implant procedures. The role covers preparation and setup, surgical assistance, impressions and molds, imaging, supply orders, prosthesis adjustments, patient communications, sterilization, and daily cleaning. Assistants work closely with the clinical team to keep procedures and lab work on schedule and help patients receive their prosthetics within 24 hours.

The position includes competitive base pay of $25–$38 per hour, with total pay described as $25–$54 per hour with bonus potential. Potential bonuses include monthly bonuses up to $2,000, quarterly bonuses up to $2,000, and retention bonuses up to $2,500 per year. The company provides branded scrubs, paid training, and a benefits package. Nuvia describes a dental assistant leadership structure that includes onsite and regional leads and a dental assistant operations manager.

Requirements

• Registered Dental Assistant with all proper certifications.
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association or 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 a high level of office aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Live the company's core values.
• Take impressions and pour molds.
• Take patient photos.
• Take X-rays and cone-beam images.
• Set up appointments in the scheduling platform.
• Set up and take down operating rooms and ensure needed items are available during surgery.
• Place orders for basic and implant supplies.
• Adjust and reline prostheses.
• Assist doctors during surgical implant procedures.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Sterilize equipment and perform daily cleaning.
• Manage patient expectations and provide patient care.
• Prepare instruments and patients for surgery; review expectations with the surgeon and CRNA.
• Assist the CRNA with the intubation process and assist with surgery.
• Participate in morning huddles to review the schedule and patient needs.
• Work efficiently to meet lab deadlines so patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours.
• Problem-solve equipment challenges, patient delays, and patient concerns.
• Perform recurring tasks including ordering supplies, sterilization, compliance, and handling lab requests or questions.
• Complete surgery reports at the end of the day.
• Review patient charts, lab cases, and implants and prepare the action plan for the following day.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus center performance bonuses and yearly anniversary bonus.
• Monthly bonuses up to $2,000.
• Quarterly bonuses up to $2,000.
• Retention bonuses up to $2,500 per year.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid training.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company-branded scrubs provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed