Careers

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON 

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta Lebanon has been operating in the health and social welfare sectors since 1957. It manages a network of 60 projects serving the most vulnerable populations, across the Lebanese territory including primary healthcare centers, mobile medical units, elderly day care centers, hosting centers for the differently abled and projects for the displaced and refugees as well as an agro-humanitarian project within the catchment areas of its centers.

The Order of Malta Lebanon has developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its social, agricultural and health services as well as its structures.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for experienced

Dental Assistant 

LOCATIONS 

Beirut – Zouk 

SUMMARY

Supports primary healthcare center’s generalists and specialty doctors in delivering medical acts, manages vaccination plans and programs, provides emergency care and educates beneficiaries and the community on healthy lifestyle and disease prevention under the supervision of the healthcare center’s Chief Physician.

Work Schedule: 3:00 PM Till 9:00 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Organize patient appointments at the dental clinic and follow up on appointment confirmations or cancellations with patients.

·         Receive beneficiaries and provide them with the required information.

·         Prepare a dental file for each patient and complete all required medical information to ensure the file is complete.

·         Provide patients with the necessary advice on proper gum and dental care techniques.

·         Respond to patients’ needs as quickly as possible in coordination with the dental laboratory.

·         Measure blood pressure and pulse as part of patient triage, and check blood glucose when necessary before starting treatment.

·         Prepare the dental clinics before and after receiving patients: prepare all equipment, including X-ray machines, instruments, and supplies required by the dentist; clean, disinfect, and arrange the dental chair and its accessories; clean and sterilize medical equipment and instruments used daily, in accordance with cleaning policies and procedures; and prepare the instruments required based on the anticipated needs for the following day.

·         Comply with the cost of dental services established by the center’s management.

·         Properly document and record beneficiaries’ dental services electronically.

·         Conduct periodic inventories of dental instruments, materials, and supplies, and ensure proper storage conditions.

·         Participate in health awareness programs organized by the center.

·         Commit to the center’s internal regulations and comply with established work policies and procedures, including:

Respect working hours in accordance with the center’s policy.

Ensure continuity of work in the event of a team member’s absence, in coordination with colleagues at the center.

·         Develop key working relationships and maintain their effective functioning:

Develop good working relationships and maintain regular contact with colleagues in the dental clinics of primary healthcare centers.

Follow the instructions of the dentist and/or center director and perform any additional tasks as directed by the dentist or center director, such as participation in school health programs, health awareness campaigns inside and outside the center, etc.

·         Promote the primary healthcare objectives adopted by the center, including compliance with policies and procedures, patient-centered healthcare, continuous improvement of performance and services, patient satisfaction, service excellence, staff efficiency, etc.

·         Respect and value patients and maintain professional ethics, including commitment to professional confidentiality and privacy in all matters related to beneficiaries and employees.

·         Apply and comply with the Code of Ethics, values, mission, and vision of the Order of Malta Lebanon.

·         Perform other related duties assigned by the Dentist and the Center Director.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or TS in Nursing is an advantage, or equivalent training as a Dental Assistant.
• At least two years of experience working in dental clinics.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in dental clinics and how to use, clean, and sterilize them.
• Teamwork skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients and staff, with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all departments of the center.
• Basic computer skills, including electronic medical records, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, electronic printers, fax, etc.
• Arabic, plus English or French.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by October 30th, 2026.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.