What You'll Be Doing
Health and Human Services is looking for a
School Health Dental Hygienist to join #TeamWake!
The School Health Dental Hygienist position promotes and enhances the oral health of Wake County Public School (WCPSS) students by providing dental services (screening and education) through consultation and collaboration with school staff, families, and other community resources.
Ways the School Health Dental Hygienist will make an impact are:
- Collaborating with WCPSS student population and community outreach partners and programs regarding oral health promotion, prevention, and access to care
- Involved with providing guidance to dental students, dental assisting students and dental hygiene students
- This position will directly report to the School Health Nursing Supervisor for School Nurse Specialists and Dental Hygienist team
NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health and Human Services, (ii) 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, (iii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
- Two years of dental hygienist experience
- Licensed to practice as Dental Hygienist by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners
- CPR
- Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- 1 year providing dental care in a public health or mostly pediatric population setting
- Spanish Languages skills preferred but not required
- Current CPR certification
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- 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 assure understanding compliance of applicable policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Hybrid per school's bell schedules
Hiring Range: $26.99-$36.44
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.57 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
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.
