What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Public Health Dental Clinic is seeking a flexible, high-energy, patient-focused dental hygienist to join #TeamWake. If you excel in teamwork, providing quality care to underserved populations, and have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, this position is for you!

We provide comprehensive dental services for children from birth to 20 years, including those with Medicaid and uninsured low-income children. Our clinic participates in the annual Give Kids A Smile program and community outreach for early detection of childhood caries. We have received grants from the Delta Dental Foundation and the NC DHHS, allowing us to provide over 8,000 preventative dental visits at no cost.

The Dental Hygienist will provide direct clinical preventative services, patient and parent education, and guidance to dental students. Responsibilities include performing dental hygiene procedures, radiographs, infection control, and applying sealants, fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride. The position may involve community outreach and requires staying updated on dental techniques and standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Direct Patient Care: Perform dental hygiene procedures, expose, develop, and mount radiographs, prepare patients for appointments, dismiss patients, follow infection control/sterilization protocols, and apply dental sealants and fluoride varnish
Educational Opportunities: Provide educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting students
Team Collaboration: Maintain and develop a good working relationship with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to foster a team-centered working environment
Community Outreach: Participate in community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile to promote public relations
Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest dental techniques and materials, as well as infection control standards specified by the CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory entities

Work Schedule: M-W: 8am-5pm; Th: 8am-12pm

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.

About Our Team

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.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited dental hygiene program
One year of experience as a dental hygienist
Licensed to practice as Dental Hygienist by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners
CPR
Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

More than one-year experience providing dental care in a public health or mostly pediatric population setting
Spanish Languages skills preferred but not required
Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software
Current/active CPR certification and NC Dental Hygiene License required

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Dentrix dental software or similar EHR
Ability to recognize and respect the value of individual differences and to work with a diverse population
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork
Ability to build and maintain ongoing collaborative, working relationships with leadership, coworkers, and staff to achieve the goals of the agency and work unit
Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely
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
Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others
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
Ability to assure understanding compliance of applicable policies and procedures by self and all dental staff
Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment

About This Position

Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: M-W: 8am-5pm; Th: 8am-12pm

Hiring Range: 28.84-38.93

Market Range: 28.84 - 49.03

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/29/2026

What You'll Be Doing

About Our Team

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

About This Position

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County of Wake, NC

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