Oral Health Educator
Intellibee Inc · Indianapolis, IN · 2 wk ago
EducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver tailored workshops and training sessions for CNAs, school nurses, early learning centers, and community partners on oral health best practices.
- Create and distribute educational materials such as guides, checklists, pamphlets, posters, videos, and digital content tailored to skilled nursing facilities, school settings, and families.
- 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.
- Promote the importance of oral health in overall health, especially for elderly residents, chronically ill patients, children, and vulnerable populations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with program planning, preparation and distribution of oral health education materials, grant proposals, budgets, data collection, and reporting.
- 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 & analysis to support program evaluation and reporting.
- Flexibility to support oral health education needs across long-term care, school, early learning, and community settings.
- Prior experience with grant writing preferred.
Benefits
- IntelliBee offers long-term stability with multi-year opportunities for growth.
- We provide comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Enroll in our 401(k) program to secure your financial future.
- We support immediate Green Card processing for eligible candidates.