DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California•Elk Grove, CA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Dentist, Correctional Facility (CF), and/or Supervising Dental Assistant, CF, and the clinical direction of the Dentist, CF, the Dental Assistant, CF performs supportive dental procedures under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Incarcerated Dental Services Program (IDSP) policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant, CF assists in the related work of a dental office, maintains order and supervises the conduct of incarcerated and directs their duties, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Requirements

One year of experience as a dental assistant. (Training in a school for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of three months of training being equal to six months of experience.)
To obtain list eligibility for the Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination
Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License
32-hour DBC approved Radiation Safety
8-hour DBC approved Infection Control
2-hour DBC approved California Dental Practice Act
Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

Performs supportive dental procedures under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Incarcerated Dental Services Program (IDSP) policies and procedures.
Assists in the related work of a dental office
Maintains order and supervises the conduct of incarcerated and directs their duties
Protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/.

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