Dental Assistant

Nuvia Dental Implant Center Careers•Beachwood, OH

17d

About The Position

Nuvia Dental Implant Center is seeking enthusiastic Dental Assistants (surgical assistants) to support surgeons and restorative dentists in providing safe, high-quality care during dental implant procedures. The role covers the full patient and surgical workflow, including preparation, surgery assistance, impressions and molds, imaging, supply ordering, prosthesis adjustments, and patient communication. Assistants also help ensure patients receive their prosthetics within 24 hours and contribute to smooth daily operations through sterilization, compliance, and lab coordination. The position includes competitive hourly base pay of $24–$29, with potential monthly and quarterly bonuses and annual retention bonuses. Nuvia provides company-branded scrubs, paid training, and a benefits package. The posting describes a structured dental assistant leadership team, including 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 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 a high level of office aptitude.

Responsibilities

Live company 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, ensuring required items are available without leaving the surgery room.
Place orders for basic and implant supplies.
Adjust and reline prostheses.
Assist the doctor during surgical implant procedures.
Deliver pre- and post-operative instructions.
Perform sterilization and daily cleaning.
Manage patient expectations and provide patient care.
Prepare instruments and patients for surgery; 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 patient needs.
Meet lab deadlines so patients receive prosthetics within 24 hours.
Problem-solve equipment challenges, patient delays, and patient concerns.
Perform recurring operational 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

Hourly base pay of $24–$29, with potential compensation of $24–$45 per hour including bonuses.
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 yearly anniversary bonus.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid training.
Paid time off (PTO).
Bereavement leave.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Company-branded scrubs provided.