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Dental Assistant - Part time; Coverage

Job in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, 61639, USA
Listing for: Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions
Part Time position
Listed on 2025-12-15
Job specializations:
  • Dental / Dentistry
    Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant, Healthcare Consultant, Dental Office
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.68 - 25.2 USD Hourly USD 22.68 25.20 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Dental Assistant - Part time (Friday Coverage)

We’re on a path to better healthcare.
Join us

Dental Assistant – Part time (Friday Coverage)

Compensation: $22.68 - $25.20 / hour

Shift: Friday 8am – 2pm

You Matter

Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities.

We support:

  • Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
  • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Autonomy in a warm team environment
  • Growth and training
Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

  • Daily Pay – receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company‑paid life insurance
  • Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

* Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities and best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How You Make a Difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring accurate documentation, the assistant enables dentists to monitor the provision of services and provide the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides chair‑side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
  • Performs intra‑oral and extra‑oral x‑rays, develops and mounts x‑ray films
  • Maintains x‑ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according to specifications
  • Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies, and ensures set‑up of trays for patients
  • Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the dental clinic through careful practices.
Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.

Experience

  • Experience with in either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
  • Consistent sound judgment with dental decisions in a correctional healthcare environment.

Licenses/Certifications

  • CPR certification, obtainable and maintainable.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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