Supervising Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Supervising Dental Assistant (SDA), CF, to supervise dental assistants at CHCF in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA. You will support clinical operations under the Supervising Dentist and ensure compliance with health care policies and regulations.

The full-time, permanent position requires a California Registered Dental Assistant license and at least two years of dental assistant experience, plus required background and medical clearances

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Current California Registered Dental Assistant license.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Education

California Registered Dental Assistant license

Job description

Job Posting: Supervising Dental Assistant, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Salary: $6,605.00 - $8,268.00 per Month

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: San Joaquin County (Stockton, CA)

Telework: In Office

Job Description and Duties

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 20 , 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. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Dentist (SD), Correctional Facility (CF) and the clinical direction of the treating Dentist (DDS), CF, the Supervising Dental Assistant (SDA), CF provides supervision, support, training, and leadership to the Dental Assistants (DA), CF. The SDA, CF supervises, plans, and directs the duties and overall responsibilities of the DA, CF at an institution and adheres to Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), and State and/or federal regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a dental assistant. (Training in a school for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of six months of training being equal to twelve months of experience.)
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

To obtain list eligibility for the Supervising Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Required Requirements and Goodwill

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position requires a Valid, DBC Issued Registered Dental Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The position requires a Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

We 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.

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.

The term VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.

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.

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