DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a permanent, full-time Dental Assistant, CF assigned to the Dental Program in Sacramento, CA. Under the Regional Dental Director, you will assist in monitoring regional dental departments and ensure compliance with the Health Care Department Operations Manual, with extensive travel (up to 60%).

The position supports a hybrid telework model and requires residence in California upon appointment; new State salaries follow PLP 2025 adjustments not

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Extensive travel up to 60%
• Hybrid telework with reporting to the office as needed
• Location: Sacramento, CA within the Dental Program

Job description

Job Posting:Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-535065 -

JC-535065 - Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$3,754.00 - $7,457.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Effective July 1, 2025 in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit R20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

CCHCS seeks to fill a Permanent Full time Dental Assistant, CF position in the Dental Program.

Under the direction of the Regional Dental Director, Adult Correctional Dental Care (ACDC), California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), the Dental Assistant, CF is assigned to work in the Headquarters Regional Program Support Team (PST). The Dental Assistant, CF assists in monitoring the regional institutional dental departments by utilizing quality assessment and review tools to evaluate and ensure compliance with the Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), Chapter 3, Article 3 Dental Care. Extensive travel is associated with this position up to 60%.

This position is located in the Dental Program, which provides complete oral health care services to patients within all of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions statewide. In their commitment to excellence, this team of professionals partners with resources to create a positive environment for patients and staff; provides ongoing training and evaluation to ensure quality care; and embraces technology to elevate the efficiency and effectiveness of dental care.

This advertisement is for a Dental Assistant, CF position located in Sacramento, CA. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-926-9296-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Extensive travel is associated with this position up to 60%. The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $3,754.00 - $5,047.00P $4,004.00 - $5,978.00Q $4,992.00 - $7,457.00R $4,031.00 - $5,047.00S $4,776.00 - $5,978.00T $5,956.00 - $7,457.00U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Special Requirements

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation servicescan be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Principles and methods of sterilization; uses of the more common dental instruments, equipment, and materials; dental hygiene and prophylaxis; dental office procedure and principles of modern dental record keeping; techniques used in dental x-ray; and names of the teeth and various surfaces of the crown of the tooth.

Ability to: Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; identify the more common dental instruments, equipment, and materials; mix dental material and prepare dental accessories; stand for long periods of time; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; follow directions; and maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and others.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact: When sending an email, include: job control (JC-535065) # and position # (065-926-9296-001). (000) - [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office [phone] [e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility examination.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE : To be considered, applications must include an appropriate SOQ following the instructions below. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ.

• SOQ shall not exceed three (3) pages in length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font.
• The SOQ must be written by the candidate and must clearly and concisely address all topics listed below.

Each topic should be answered in narrative form; bulleted responses are not acceptable.

Required SOQ Topics:

1. Quality Management, Compliance Monitoring, and Audit Support Describe your professional experience performing or supporting quality management functions in dental or health care settings. Include examples of data collection, audit preparation, compliance monitoring, documentation review, evaluation of clinical work flows, or participation in quality improvement activities. Provide specific details on the tools, methods, or processes you used, and any measurable outcomes resulting from your work.

2. Training, Technical Assistance, and Multi - Site Operational Support Describe your experience providing training, coaching, or technical assistance to dental or health care staff. Include examples of developing educational materials, improving clinic procedures, or supporting multiple locations or diverse professional groups. Explain how you adapt your communication style and approach to meet the needs of different audiences and operational environments.

Applicants who will be considered for this role are the State of California. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.