Oral Health Integration Program Coordinator; Oral Health Specialist - PN

Overview

Oral Health Integration Program Coordinator (Oral Health Specialist - PN ) (260000E4)

Health

Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview.

Feb 9, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Health Department Building 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $34.96 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union: 1199

Technical

Skills:

Communications, Database Administration, Program Management, Dental/Oral Health

Professional

Skills:

Analyzation, Collaboration, Consultation, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning

Oral Health Integration Program Coordinator

(Oral Health Specialist)

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

If you are passionate about public health, data-driven decision making, and meaningful statewide impact, join a mission-driven public health team dedicated to improving oral health outcomes across Ohio. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your dental hygiene expertise at a systems level, influencing policy, programs, and community-wide initiatives. Additional duties include:

• Lead and support statewide oral health programs that integrate prevention and care across healthcare and community systems.
• Serve as subject matter expert in dental hygiene, oral disease prevention, fluoride use, and oral health integration.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and annual strategies that address the needs of diverse and underserved populations.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate oral health programs and sub-grant initiatives to ensure quality and impact.
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and quality improvement support to funded partners, schools and communities.
• Coordinate grant activities including proposal development, reviews, recommendations, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Analyze program data, expenditures, and population health indicators to support program planning and evaluation.
• Collaborate with state agencies, healthcare organizations, community partners, and national associations as a liaison and advisor.
• Develop training materials, reports, presentations, and consumer-focused resources for both professional and public audiences.
• Represent the program at state and national conferences, work groups, and community events.

Unusual

Working Conditions:

This position requires travel and may require occasional overnight stays.

At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional Deferred Compensation

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will provide specific benefits information for this position.

Position

Qualifications:

60 mos. trg. or 60 mos. exp. in dental hygiene, education or public/community health AND license to practice dental hygiene in Ohio pursuant to Chapter 4715.21 of Revised Code.

OR

Associate core program in dental hygiene, education, or health-related field AND 42 mos. trg. or 42 mos. exp. in public/community health AND license to practice dental hygiene in Ohio pursuant to Chapter 4715.21 of Revised Code.

OR

Undergraduate core program in dental hygiene, education, or health-related field AND 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in public/community health AND license to practice dental hygiene in Ohio pursuant to Chapter 4715.21 of Revised Code.

OR

Graduate core program in dental hygiene, education, or health-related field AND 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in public/community health AND license to practice dental hygiene in Ohio pursuant to Chapter 4715.21 of Revised Code.

Or

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment.

Additional Qualifications:

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated…