Dental Hygienist (4-day work week)
About The Position
Wake County Public Health Dental Clinic is seeking a flexible, high-energy, patient-focused dental hygienist to join #TeamWake. This position provides comprehensive dental services for children from birth to 20 years, including those with Medicaid and uninsured low-income children. The clinic participates in the annual Give Kids A Smile program and community outreach for early detection of childhood caries. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Current/active CPR certification and NC Dental Hygiene License required
Responsibilities
- 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 varnish
- Provide educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting students
- Maintain and develop a good working relationship with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to foster a team-centered working environment
- Participate in community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile to promote public relations
- Stay updated on the latest dental techniques and materials, as well as infection control standards specified by the CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory entities
Benefits
- Influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law
- Actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
