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
