Oral Health Coordinator

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an Oral Health Coordinator for a 3‑month hybrid role. You will design and deliver educational programs across SNFs, schools, early learning centers, and community settings to improve oral health outcomes.

You will train CNAs, school nurses, educators, and families, create engaging materials, and collaborate with partners to align efforts with care and school health needs. Strong communication and public health background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Public Health, Education, or Dental Hygiene or related field.
• Experience delivering health education or training programs.
• Knowledge of oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver tailored workshops for CNAs, school nurses, and community partners on oral health best practices.
• Create educational materials (guides, posters, videos) for facilities, schools, and families.
• Collaborate with SNFs, school leaders, healthcare professionals, and community orgs to align education with care protocols.
• Promote oral health importance for elderly, chronically ill, children, and vulnerable populations.
• Provide ongoing support, answer questions, and assist with outreach events and health campaigns.
• Assist with program planning, data collection, grant proposals, budgets, and reporting.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact and propose improvements.

Skills

Public Health

Oral Health Education

Training & Education

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Grant Writing

Data Management

Program Evaluation

Public Health Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Bachelor's degree in Education

Dental Hygiene Certification

Job description

Title: Oral Health Coordinator

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months

Interview type: Phone and in-person

Job Description:

• The Oral Health Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting oral health awareness and education across skilled nursing facilities, schools, early learning centers, and community settings. This position will focus on equipping Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), school nurses, educators, children and families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills needed to support oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and improved oral health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Training & Education: Develop and deliver tailored workshops, and training sessions for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners on oral health best practices.
• Resource Development: Create and distribute educational materials such as guides, checklists, pamphlets, posters, videos, and digital content tailored to skilled nursing facilities, school settings, and families.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) leadership, school administrators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to align oral health education with patient care protocols, school health needs, and community-based initiatives.
• Oral Health Advocacy: Promote the importance of oral health in overall health, especially for elderly residents, chronically ill patients, children, and vulnerable populations.
• Support & Guidance: Serve as a resource to CNAs, school nurses, educators, and community partners by providing ongoing support, answering questions, and offering solutions to oral health challenges.
• Outreach & Events: Support planning, coordination, and participation in community outreach events, health fairs, school-based programs, and public health campaigns to expand oral health awareness and access.
• Program Support: Assist with program planning, preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, grant proposals, budgets, data collection, and reporting.
• Evaluation: Monitor and assess the impact of educational programs and outreach activities and recommend improvements to enhance care delivery, school-based prevention, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Dental Hygiene, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
• Experience delivering health education or training programs, preferably in school, healthcare, long-term care, or community settings.
• Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental conditions, preventive care strategies, and behavior change techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage CNAs, school nurses, healthcare teams, educators, families, and community partners.

Ability to develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials.

• Familiarity with skilled nursing facility workflows, school health programs, and public health outreach preferred.
• Relevant background in public health, data management, program evaluation, and grant writing preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with CNAs, school nurses, administrators, healthcare teams, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to present complex oral health information in a clear, accessible, and impactful manner.
• Empathy and understanding when addressing oral health challenges in vulnerable populations.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions, outreach activities, and program responsibilities.
• Creativity in developing materials and presenting oral health information in an engaging way.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis to support program evaluation and reporting.
• Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care, school, early learning, and community settings.
• Relevant background in public health.
• Prior experience with grant writing preferred.

Required/ Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education or a related field.
• Experience in delivering health education or training programs, ideally in a school-based setting, early learning center or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop accessible, engaging, and culturally appropriate educational materials
• Knowledge of oral hygiene practices, common dental issues and preventative care strategies
• Previous oral hygiene experience preferred, but manager willing to consider candidates who are passionate and ready to learn/work in industry.
• Proficiency in data management & analysis.
• Prior experience with grant writing and budgeting