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 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!

Why choose #TeamWake?

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.

About Our Clinic

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.

Key Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care

Perform dental hygiene procedures
Take and process radiographs
Prepare and dismiss patients
Follow all infection control and sterilization protocols
Apply sealants, fluoride varnish, and silver diamine fluoride

Education & Training

Provide guidance and learning opportunities for rotating dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students

Team Collaboration

Contribute to a supportive, team‑centered environment
Partner with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to deliver high‑quality patient care

Community Outreach

Participate in outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile and other initiatives promoting oral health

Professional Growth

Stay current with evolving dental techniques, materials, and infection control standards (CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies)

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

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: 8:00am-5:00pm; Th: 8:00am-12:00pm

Hiring Range: 28.13-37.98

Market Range: 28.13 - 47.83

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/26/2026

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