Dental Assistant

Nuvia Dental Implant Center Careers • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is hiring Dental Assistants (surgical assistants) to support surgeons and restorative dentists in delivering safe, memorable patient care. The role covers preparation and assistance for implant surgeries, impressions and molds, imaging, prosthesis adjustments, supplies, sterilization, scheduling, patient communication, and daily operational tasks. Assistants work with the clinical team to meet lab deadlines and help ensure patients receive their prosthetics within 24 hours. The position also includes reviewing patient charts and cases, completing surgery reports, and preparing action plans for the next day.

Requirements

• Registered Dental Assistant with all required 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 quick to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of office aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the company's core values.
• Take impressions and pour molds.
• Take patient photos.
• Take X-rays and cone-beam scans.
• Set up appointments in the scheduling platform.
• Set up and take down operating rooms and ensure necessary 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 with intubation, and assist during surgery.
• Participate in morning huddles to review the schedule and discuss patient needs.
• Work efficiently to meet lab deadlines and help patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours.
• Troubleshoot equipment challenges, patient delays, and patient concerns.
• Order supplies, ensure sterilization and compliance, and handle 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

• Base pay of $23–$28 per hour, with additional bonus potential.
• Monthly bonuses of up to $2,000.
• Quarterly bonuses of up to $2,000.
• Retention bonuses of up to $2,500 per year.
• Center performance bonuses and a yearly anniversary bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid training.
• Paid time off.
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company-provided branded scrubs.

What This Job Offers

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