Dental Assist / Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, CA Job at California Correctional Health Care Services, Monterey County, CA

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  • California Correctional Health Care Services
  • Monterey County, CA

Job Description

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. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 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.


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: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

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:

  • Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License

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

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

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:


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

Benefits

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.

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.

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.

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:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -

    (REQUIRED ) Other – In preparation for the State Application process, please visit .

    - State Application Checklist

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office,

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