What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Dental Hygienist!

Wake County Health & Human Services Dental Clinic is an exceptional oral health care provider with a team-centered atmosphere that is seeking a flexible, high energy, patient-focused dental hygienist to join our team and help us achieve our clinic goals. If you thrive on teamwork and helping provide the highest quality patient care to an underserved population, possess excellent communication skills and have a positive attitude, this position is for you!

Wake County Health & Human Services (WCHHS) Dental Clinic provides comprehensive services for children ages birth to twenty years. The patient population served includes those with Medicaid as well as uninsured low income children for which a sliding fee is available based on household income. The dental clinic is involved with the annual Give Kids A Smile program each February as well as community outreach including dental screenings of North Carolina Pre-K children in Wake County to facilitate early detection of childhood caries. Wake County Dental Clinic is a recipient of the Delta Dental Foundation Smiles for Kids Program Grant which provided more than 325 sealants for over 120 children in 2023. The Dental Clinic was also a recipient of the Community Health Medical Access Program grant from the NC DHHS since October 2017 that allows children ages 0 to 20 years to receive preventative dental services (i.e. exam, cleanings, x-rays & Fluoride varnish) at no cost. To date more than 6,000 preventative dental visits have been provided through this grant opportunity.

The Dental Hygienist position is responsible for providing direct clinical preventative dental services to qualified citizens of Wake County. This position is also required to provide patient and parent dental education in the clinic. General workload is determined by patient appointment schedule. The position will also be involved with providing guidance to dental students, dental assisting students and dental hygiene students. This position will directly report the Dental Director.

Essential job functions of this position include:

• Direct patient care responsibilities in WCHS Dental Clinic involving proper management of treatment needs and patient behavior which include but are not limited to: performing appropriate dental hygiene procedures; exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; seating and readying patient for dental appointment; dismissing patient; proper infection control/sterilization protocols related to the dental setting; application of dental sealants and applying Fluoride varnish
• Responsible for providing educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students and dental assisting students
• Responsible for maintaining and developing a good working relationship with entire WCHS Dental Clinic conducive of establishing a team centered working environment
• Participation and involvement with community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile in efforts to promote public relations
• Responsible for staying abreast on latest dental techniques and materials as well as infection control standards for the dental setting as specified by the CDC, OSHA and other regulation entities

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

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)

• 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
• Current/active CPR certification and NC Dental Hygiene License required

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: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: M-W: 8:00am-5:00pm; Th: 8:00am-12:00pm

Hiring Range: 27.53-37.16

Market Range: 27.53 - 46.80

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

Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled.

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 $1.874 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.

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