full-time 28 days ago
Dental Hygienist*
Orange County, NC
300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
68,734 - 79,707/yr
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Salary
$68,734.00 - $79,707.00 Annually
Location
Health Department, NC
Job Type
Full Time and Part Time
Job Number
169-2026-1518
Department
Health
Opening Date
09/14/2026
Closing Date
9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Full-time Dental Hygienist. This is a 40 hour a week position. An employee of this classification is responsible for providing clinical oral hygiene care and preventive services, and develops and conducts dental health education programs. This distinct classification requires a license to practice as a dental hygienist.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Dentist with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding needs and requests. Supervision or leading others may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. Does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. An SBI background Check is required.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Click the link below for complete job specifications.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/862690
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a regionally accredited or registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene; AND
Possession of a license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina. Provisional licensure will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Must be able to satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
Employer
Orange County Government
Address
131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone
919-245-2550
Website
http://www.orangecountync.gov
$68,734.00 - $79,707.00 Annually
Location
Health Department, NC
Job Type
Full Time and Part Time
Job Number
169-2026-1518
Department
Health
Opening Date
09/14/2026
Closing Date
9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Full-time Dental Hygienist. This is a 40 hour a week position. An employee of this classification is responsible for providing clinical oral hygiene care and preventive services, and develops and conducts dental health education programs. This distinct classification requires a license to practice as a dental hygienist.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Dentist with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding needs and requests. Supervision or leading others may be a responsibility of this class depending on the assignment. Does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. An SBI background Check is required.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Click the link below for complete job specifications.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/862690
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a regionally accredited or registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in dental hygiene; AND
Possession of a license to practice as a dental hygienist in North Carolina. Provisional licensure will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to obtain CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Must be able to satisfy ongoing continuing education requirements.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
Employer
Orange County Government
Address
131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone
919-245-2550
Website
http://www.orangecountync.gov
About Orange County, NC
Orange County Dental Care is committed to providing top-quality dental services to the community. With a focus on patient care and comfort, our experienced team strives to create a welcoming environment for all patients.