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State of California

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

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Job Description

Dental Assistant, CF

•Ironwood State Prison (ISP) California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-532555

•Dental Assistant, CF

•Ironwood State Prison (ISP)

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$4,031.00

•$7,457.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/1/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. Ironwood State Prison is in Blythe, Ca, which is on the border of Arizona and California Under the 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) Dental Program, Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant, CF assists in the related work of a dental office, maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated and directs their duties, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

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. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-532555

Position #(s): 444-000-9296-XXX

Working Title:

Dental Assistant, CF

•Ironwood State Prison (ISP)

Classification:
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$4,031.00

•$7,457.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Riverside County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term

•Full Time

Facility:

Ironwood State Prison Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. 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 CDCR and CCHCS 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. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission. This advertisement is for a Dental Assistant, CF, position(s) located at Ironwood State Prison (ISP), in Blythe, CA, located in Riverside County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 444-000-9296-XXX.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website:

https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Special Requirements 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 that 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. If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts. 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. Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS 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 www.e-verify.gov. 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 Work4

CA:

State Application Checklist. Application Instructions 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:

10/1/2026

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance