Oral Health Educator

Job overview

The Oral Health Educator role is hybrid and requires living in the Indianapolis area, IN, with pay of $32 per hour. Vergence’s posting describes oral health education and outreach across healthcare, school, long-term care, and community settings. The educator develops and delivers training, creates accessible educational materials, collaborates with care and community partners, and supports outreach and program evaluation. The role advances oral health awareness and prevention for older adults, people with chronic illness, children, and other vulnerable populations.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver workshops and training for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners
• create and distribute educational materials
• collaborate with skilled nursing facilities, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organizations
• promote oral health advocacy
• provide ongoing support and guidance
• support outreach events and public health campaigns
• assist with program planning, grants, budgets, data collection, and reporting
• evaluate program impact and recommend improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

oral health educator

hybrid

indianapolis area in

vergence

$32/hr

health education

training and workshops

dental hygiene

public health

community outreach

school health

long-term care

program evaluation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree or certification in dental hygiene, public health, education, or a related field. Experience delivering health education or training is sought; familiarity with long-term care, school health, public health data, program evaluation, or grant writing is preferred.

About the employer

Vergence is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.