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How much do wchs jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for wchs in Raleigh, NC is $22.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.47 and $27.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Wchs vs Home Health Aide?

AspectWchsHome Health Aide
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, WCHS-specific trainingCPR, First Aid, HHA certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health settingsPatients' homes, assisted living facilities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare agencies, hospitals, community programsHome care agencies, private families

WCHS (Home and Community Health Services) workers typically have specialized training for clinical and community health roles, often working in healthcare facilities. Home Health Aides focus on providing personal care and assistance in patients' homes. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work setting and scope of practice.

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Infographic showing various Wchs job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $47,580 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Dental Hygienist (4-day work week)

Wake County Government

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$33.75 - $44.50/hr

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Wake County rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

218th of 841 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Wake County Public Health Dental Clinic is seeking aflexible, high-energy, patient-focused dental hygienist tojoin #TeamWake. If you excel in teamwork, providing quality care to underservedpopulations, and have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude,this position is for you!

We provide comprehensive dental services for children frombirth to 20 years, including those with Medicaid and uninsured low-incomechildren. Our clinic participates in the annual Give Kids A Smile program andcommunity outreach for early detection of childhood caries. We have receivedgrants from the Delta Dental Foundation and the NC DHHS, allowing us to provideover 8,000 preventative dental visits at no cost.

The Dental Hygienist will provide direct clinicalpreventative services, patient and parent education, and guidance to dentalstudents. Responsibilities include performing dental hygiene procedures,radiographs, infection control, and applying sealants, fluoride varnish andsilver diamine fluoride. The position may involve community outreach andrequires staying updated on dental techniques and standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Direct Patient Care: 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
  • Educational Opportunities: Provide educational opportunities for rotating dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assisting students
  • Team Collaboration: Maintain and develop a good working relationship with the entire WCHS Dental Clinic team to foster a team-centered working environment
  • Community Outreach: Participate in community outreach events such as Give Kids A Smile to promote public relations
  • Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest dental techniques and materials, as well as infection control standards specified by the CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory entities

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

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledgethat (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 participatesin department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may includetemporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.


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