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Dental Assistant Jail Corrections Part Time
Company : wellpath
Location : Elkhart, IN, 46517
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
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
Join us and find a career that supports:• 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 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, 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.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. 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. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have 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 the accurate documentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor the provision of dental services and provide the best possible care to their patients.
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 dental clinic through careful practices.
Additional Details
Dental Assistant duties Dental appointments/ scheduling Autoclave of dental instruments Assisting dentist with procedures (extractions and temp fillings) Clean and organize dental suite One shift a week on Tuesdays 8am-4pm Please schedule a time to speak with me: https://calendly.com/keday-1/30minsQualifications & Requirements
Education
- Requires an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
Experience
- Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
- Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.
Licenses/Certifications
- Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Working part-time as a dental assistant in correctional settings involves unique responsibilities like managing dental care for underserved populations and maintaining strict safety protocols. Unlike typical dental offices, this role demands adaptability to a secure environment while providing compassionate care to inmates.
Key skills include proficiency in chair-side assistance, dental radiography, sterilization techniques, and precise dental documentation. Experience in correctional healthcare environments or similar settings enhances judgment and patient interaction tailored to this specialized role.
Yes, wellpath offers ongoing training and career advancement paths tailored for licensed and unlicensed dental staff. Emphasis on continuous education and access to best-in-class clinical resources supports professional development even in part-time positions.
In Elkhart, part-time dental assistants in correctional settings typically earn between $18 and $24 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects specialized skills needed for correctional healthcare combined with local market demand.
Elkhart’s job market for part-time dental assistants is moderately competitive due to a steady demand in correctional and community healthcare. Candidates with correctional experience or certifications like CPR have an advantage when applying to local positions.
Wellpath promotes a people-first culture with flexible scheduling and benefits like daily pay, wellness programs, and tuition assistance. These initiatives enable part-time dental assistants to maintain a healthy balance between personal responsibilities and professional duties.
While an associate degree or dental technology certification is necessary, wellpath emphasizes maintaining CPR certification. They also provide ongoing training, which helps employees meet any evolving regulatory or facility-specific requirements.
In correctional facilities, dental assistants handle tasks like sterilizing instruments under strict protocols, assisting with extractions, and managing dental records for an underserved population. The environment requires vigilance and compassion distinct from traditional clinics.
Wellpath’s focus on serving vulnerable populations fosters a compassionate and collaborative workplace. Dental assistants contribute meaningfully by providing care that aligns with values of equity and dignity, enhancing job satisfaction despite the challenging setting.
Challenges include managing dental care within secure environments, adapting to diverse patient needs, and adhering to strict sanitation and safety standards. However, wellpath’s commitment to training and support mitigates these difficulties, enabling effective and rewarding care delivery.