DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California; Vor Ort; USD 225.000 - 356.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Dentist for the Correctional Facility Program Support Team in Region I, Sacramento County. The role includes developing Quality Assessment and Improvement studies and related tools, with extensive travel and hybrid telework options.

Under supervision of the Regional Dental Director, the Dentist will contribute to health care operations, training, and quality management policies while delivering dental care within CDCR facilities across

Qualifikationen

• Experience with quality assessment and improvement.
• Knowledge of QA policies and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Develop Quality Assessment and Improvement studies and related tools.
• Perform clinical dental duties at assigned regional institutions; travel up to 60%.

Kenntnisse

Quality Improvement

Ausbildung

Dental license (CA)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting:DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-534995 -

JC-534995 - DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$20,121.00 - $31,873.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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 16 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 4.62 percent and will receive 8 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through November 2026 . Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Under the supervision of the Regional Dental Director, Adult Correctional Dental Care (ACDC), CCHCS, the Dentist, Correctional Facility Program Support Team working in the Region I is responsible for developing Quality Assessment and Improvement studies and the necessary assessment tools related to Quality Management Policies and Procedures and the Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), Chapter 3, Article 3 Dental Care. Clinical duties at assigned regional institutions is required in accordance with the essential functions outlined below. 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 Dentist, Correctional Facility position(s) located in Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-926-9268-003.

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

About the location – Region I, Sacramento County

60% Travel is required.

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.

• DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY $20,121.00 - $25,949.00S $22,180.00 - $29,725.00T $24,714.00 - $31,873.00U 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

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry in California as determined by the California Board of Dental Examiners. (Applicants may be admitted to the examination prior to meeting these requirements, but the Board of Dental Examiners must determine that all legal requirements have been met before candidates will be eligible for appointment.)

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 services can 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: Modern methods and principles of general dentistry and dental surgery including its preventive aspects and skill in their application; and oral hygiene and prevention and treatment of diseases of the mouth.

Ability to: Prescribe and fit dental prostheses; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; 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) 534995 and position # 065-926-9268-003.
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[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 Dentist, Correctional Facility before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Dentist, 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 therequired SOQ.

• Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.
• SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.
• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name)."
• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below.
• Include the question number and the question, then follow with the response.

Please explain your experience as it relates to the following questions below:

1. Describe your work experience and educational history and explain why you believe you are a strong candidate for this position.

2. Please describe your experience training dentists and other clinical staff, conducting on-site healthcare program reviews, evaluating patient quality of care, performing dental peer reviews, and auditing dental programs.

Please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ.

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.