<p>What You'll Be Doing</p> <p>Wake County Public Health Dental Clinic is seeking a flexible, high-energy, patient-focused Dental Hygienist to join #TeamWake. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy providing quality care to underserved populations, and bring excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, we'd love to meet you!</p> <p>Why choose #TeamWake?</p> <p>We know how important balance is, professionally and personally. Enjoy a true four-day workweek with Fridays off, giving you the time and energy to recharge, spend time with family, and pursue what matters most outside of work. This is a benefits-eligible role.</p> <p>About Our Clinic</p> <p>We provide comprehensive dental services for children from birth to age 20, including those with Medicaid and uninsured low-income families. Our team proudly participates in the annual Give Kids A Smile program and leads community outreach efforts focused on early detection of childhood caries. Through grants from the Delta Dental Foundation and NC DHHS, we're able to provide more than 8,000 preventative visits at no cost each year.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Direct Patient Care</p> <ul> <li>Perform dental hygiene procedures </li><li>Take and process radiographs </li><li>Prepare and dismiss patients </li><li>Follow all infection control and sterilization protocols </li><li>Apply sealants, fluoride varnish, and silver diamine fluoride </li></ul> <p>Education & Training</p> <ul> <li>Provide guidance and learning opportunities for rotating dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students </li></ul> <p>Team Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Contribute to a supportive, team-centered environment </li><li>Partner with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to deliver high-quality patient care </li></ul> <p>Community Outreach</p> <ul> <li>Participate in outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile and other initiatives promoting oral health </li></ul> <p>Professional Growth</p> <ul> <li>Stay current with evolving dental techniques, materials, and infection control standards (CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies) </li></ul> <p>NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.</p> <p>About Our Team</p> <p>At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.</p> <p>The Basics (Required Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited dental hygiene program </li><li>One year of experience as a dental hygienist </li><li>Licensed to practice as Dental Hygienist by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners </li><li>CPR </li><li>Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted </li><li>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. </li></ul> <p>Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>More than one-year experience providing dental care in a public health or mostly pediatric population setting </li><li>Spanish Languages skills preferred but not required </li><li>Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software </li></ul> <p>How Will We Know You're 'The One'?</p> <ul> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Word and Dentrix dental software or similar EHR </li><li>Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences and to work with a diverse population </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork </li><li>Ability to build and maintain ongoing collaborative, working relationships with leadership, coworkers, and staff to achieve the goals of the agency and work unit </li><li>Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely </li><li>Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message </li><li>Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others </li><li>Ability to instruct and train employees, students, faculty and/or other clients by providing information, including appropriate procedures, practices and/or the operation of equipment. </li><li>Ability to assure understanding compliance of applicable policies and procedures by self and all dental staff </li><li>Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment </li></ul> <p>About This Position</p> <p>Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610</p> <p>Employment Type: Regular</p> <p>Work Schedule: M-W: 8:00am-5:00pm; Th: 8:00am-12:00pm</p> <p>Hiring Range: 28.13-37.98</p> <p>Market Range: 28.13 - 47.83</p> <p>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/19/2026</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.</p>