Dental Assistant

Nuvia Dental Implant Center Careers•Indianapolis, IN

10d

About The Position

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is seeking Dental 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 ordering, prosthesis adjustments, patient communication, sterilization, and office operations. Dental Assistants work closely with the surgical team, including surgeons and CRNAs, and help ensure patients receive their prosthetics within 24 hours. The position also involves reviewing the day’s schedule and patient needs, resolving operational challenges, completing surgery reports, and preparing for upcoming patients. Nuvia describes a structured leadership and support environment, including onsite and regional dental assistant leads and a dental assistant operations manager. Compensation is listed as $23–$44 per hour, including a $23–$28 base rate and potential bonuses. The company also provides branded scrubs and a benefits package.

Requirements

Registered Dental Assistant with 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.
Strong organizational skills and a high level of office aptitude.

Responsibilities

Live the company’s core values.
Take patient 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 required supplies and materials are available during surgery.
Place orders for basic and implant supplies.
Adjust and reline prostheses.
Assist doctors during surgical implant procedures.
Deliver preoperative and postoperative instructions.
Sterilize instruments and perform daily cleaning.
Manage patient expectations and provide patient care.
Prepare instruments and patients for surgery and review surgery 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 discuss patient needs.
Meet lab deadlines so patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours.
Problem-solve 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 an action plan for the following day.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with match.
Paid training.
PTO.
Bereavement leave.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Company-branded scrubs provided.
Potential center performance, monthly, quarterly, and yearly anniversary bonuses.
Retention bonuses.