Dental Hygienist (4-day work week)

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) you actively support and participate 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 certification 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 language 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: 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; Th: 8:00 am‑12:00 pm Hiring Range: 28.13‑37.98 Market Range: 28.13 ‑ 47.83 Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/5/2026 Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Background Check Statement 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. Emergency Service Worker Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wake County