Rural Oral Health Program Coordinator

Hybrid Role - Eastern Kentucky

$40-$50/hr

37.5 hours per week

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST

9 month contract (Sept 30th 2027 end date - potential extensions)

Start Date: January 1st, 2027 (or sooner)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking a Rural Oral Health Program Coordinator to provide comprehensive coordination and oversight of an oral health stigma reduction pilot program implemented across three rural Kentucky counties. This hybrid position, housed within the Kentucky Department for Public Health Harm Reduction Branch and based in Frankfort, Kentucky, involves serving as the primary day-to-day coordinator for project activities. The coordinator will work closely with community partners, oral health providers, Local Health Departments, and other stakeholders to support the successful implementation of evidence-informed strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to oral health services. Responsibilities include monitoring project progress, managing data collection, preparing reports, facilitating meetings and community engagement activities, and supporting the development and implementation of provider curriculum and stigma reduction strategies. Occasional travel to the service area is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate implementation of the oral health stigma reduction pilot across three rural Kentucky counties, maintaining project timelines, workplans, activities, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, oral health providers, Local Health Departments, and other stakeholders to support implementation, strengthen community engagement, and identify and address barriers to participation and access to care.
• Support the development and implementation of stigma reduction strategies, provider curriculum, and activities designed to improve perceptions and experiences related to oral health care and promote more welcoming, accessible, and patient-centered services.
• Monitor project progress and performance across participating counties, tracking established goals, performance measures, and identifying opportunities to strengthen implementation.
• Coordinate project data collection and management, including maintaining data quality and documentation.
• Prepare and submit required quarterly grant reports, weekly project updates, and other deliverables in accordance with established timelines, project objectives, and funding requirements.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings, workgroups, trainings, community engagement activities, and other project-related activities.
• Perform other duties necessary to support successful implementation of the pilot program.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Licensed dental hygienist in good standing with at least 6 years of experience providing oral health services.
• Experience working with rural, underserved, or high-risk populations and communities with barriers to oral healthcare access.
• Knowledge of oral health, patient-centered care, and strategies to reduce stigma associated with seeking dental services.
• Experience with community outreach, oral health education, provider collaboration, or public health programming.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coordinate project activities, manage multiple priorities, and work collaboratively with community partners.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact, federally funded pilot program improving oral health access in rural communities
• Flexible hybrid work environment based in Frankfort, KY
• Competitive hourly compensation ($40-$50/hr)
• Rolling contract up to 5 years
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders and professional development in public health programming

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