Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
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This is the entry and journey level classification. Under the supervision of the Supervising Dental Assistant, Correctional Facility, and the clinical direction of a Dentist, Correctional Facility, incumbents shall assist the Dentist in dental procedures and related dental office work; make appointments for patients; prepare and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories; sterilize and care for dental instruments; keep a sufficient amount of dental supplies available; keep dental records of patients; assist dentist at the chair; keep the dental office and equipment neat, clean, and sanitary; take and develop dental x-rays; perform dental laboratory functions; instruct patients in proper practices of preventive dental care; maintain order and supervise the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; prevent escapes and injury by these persons to themselves, others, or to property; maintain security of working areas and work materials; inspect premises and search inmates or youthful offenders for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs; and perform other related work.
Minimum Qualifications
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.)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
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 .
Please be aware, in accordance with applicable Business and Professions Code(s), including but not limited to those effective January 1, 2025, to be considered for this position(s) selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of necessary documentation. This shall include a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card, and:
If Licensed/Registered:
If Unlicensed, successful completion of the following from a DBC approved provider:
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 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, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
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
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
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/9/2025Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Regional Human Resources–Central
Attn: Griselda Kelley, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Regional Human Resources–Central
Griselda Kelley, Cert Unit
Regional Human Resources – Central
PO Box 5359
Fresno , CA 93755
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Other – In preparation for the State Application process, please visit .
Education : If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
License or Certificate : Possession of a current/valid license or certificate as Dental Assistant in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at .
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
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.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Griselda Kelley
(559) 221-3253
Griselda.Kelley@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cristina Montrose
(209) 984-5291
cristina.montrose@cdcr.ca.gov
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: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.
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.
To prepare for the State application process, please visit .
To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the .
CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
Paper App (If unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
PLEASE NOTE : Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.
Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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