DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
About The Position
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. 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. Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. 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 CLASSIFICATION, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers
- Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Card Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
- Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License if Licensed/Registered
- If Unlicensed, successful completion of the following from a DBC approved provider: 32-hour DBC approved Radiation Safety 8-hour DBC approved Infection Control 2-hour DBC approved California Dental Practice Act
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
