Dental Consultant

Eightelevengroup; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Rolling yearly contract (up to 5 years

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a licensed dentist for a fully remote, PRN Dental Consultant role with Kentucky's Department for Public Health Harm Reduction Branch. The position focuses on clinical guidance, education material review, and provider training across underserved populations, approx. 8 hours weekly and a 9-month term.

Start date January 1, 2027 (or earlier). Remote collaboration with program coordinators and dental providers is central, with potential extensions contingent on funding and

Qualifications

• Licensed dentist in good standing.
• Experience providing clinical training, technical assistance, or consultation.
• Experience providing care to underserved, high-risk, or medically complex populations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based oral health practices and clinical standards.
• Experience in oral surgery or related advanced dental procedures (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and technical guidance related to oral health and dental care throughout project implementation.
• Advise on evidence-based oral health practices and recommendations to support project goals and improve access to appropriate dental care.
• Assist with the development and review of educational materials, clinical resources, and protocols to ensure accuracy and alignment with current standards.
• Support provider training and technical assistance by contributing clinical expertise, educational content, and guidance to participating providers and partners.
• Review project activities and materials for clinical accuracy and quality, identifying opportunities for improvement as needed.
• Collaborate with program coordinators, dental providers, and community partners to address clinical questions, implementation needs, and barriers to oral health services.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to underserved and high-risk populations, including recommendations to support culturally responsive and accessible oral health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project objectives and ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Licensed dentist

Clinical training

Underserved populations

Evidence-based practices

Oral surgery experience

Job description

Dental Consultant

Remote Role

This is a fully remote, PRN position (approximately 8 hours per week).

Compensation: $60 - $68 per hour

Contract Length: 9 months (Sept 30th 2027 end date - potential extensions)

Start Date: January 1, 2027 (or earlier)

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Part‑Time Dental Consultant will play a critical role within the Kentucky Department for Public Health Harm Reduction Branch, providing clinical expertise and technical guidance to support the successful implementation of oral health project activities. This fully remote position involves advising on evidence‑based oral health practices, supporting the development and review of educational and clinical resources, guiding provider training, and ensuring clinical accuracy and quality throughout the project. The consultant will collaborate with program coordinators, dental providers, and community partners to address clinical questions and implementation needs, with a focus on underserved and high‑risk populations.

This project is 100% funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a total of $212.9 million in budget year 1 with 100% by CMS/HHS. The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant spans five budget periods aligned with federal fiscal years (FY2026–FY2030). Funding is disbursed annually by CMS based on achievement of performance metrics. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. View the Notice of Funding Opportunity: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360442

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide clinical expertise and technical guidance related to oral health and dental care throughout project implementation.
• Advise on evidence‑based oral health practices and recommendations to support project goals and improve access to appropriate dental care.
• Assist with the development and review of educational materials, clinical resources, and protocols to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current standards of practice.
• Support provider training and technical assistance by contributing clinical expertise, educational content, and guidance to participating providers and partners.
• Review project activities and materials for clinical accuracy and quality, identifying opportunities for improvement as needed.
• Collaborate with program coordinator, dental providers, and community partners to address clinical questions, implementation needs, and barriers to oral health services.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to underserved and high‑risk populations, including recommendations to support culturally responsive and accessible oral health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project objectives and ensure successful implementation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Licensed dentist in good standing.
• Experience providing clinical training, technical assistance, or consultation.
• Experience providing care to underserved, high‑risk, or medically complex populations.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based oral health practices and clinical standards.
• Experience in oral surgery or related advanced dental procedures (preferred).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible, fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on oral health outcomes for underserved and high‑risk populations.
• Rolling yearly contract for up to five years, with stable funding from CMS/HHS.
• Collaborative work with public health professionals, dental providers, and community partners.

Dental Consultant Frankfort, KentuckyFor over 16 years, Medasource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract‑to‑hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Medasource finds the people best‑suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Medasource promise.

Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Disclaimer:

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