Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist PositionWake 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 varnishEducational Opportunities: Provide educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting studentsTeam Collaboration: Maintain and develop a good working relationship with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to foster a team-centered working environmentCommunity Outreach: Participate in community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile to promote public relationsProfessional Development: Stay updated on the latest dental techniques and materials, as well as infection control standards specified by the CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory entitiesNOTE: 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.Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610Employment Type: RegularWork Schedule: M-Th: 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Hiring Range: 28.84-38.93Market Range: 28.84 - 49.03Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/26/2026Equal Opportunity StatementWake 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.Background Check StatementPosition 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.Emergency Service Worker StatementIn 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.