Jeraldine Rivas Hernandez
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with strong skills in patient care and treatment education. Experienced in infection control and chair-side assistance, committed to maintaining a clean workspace and fostering effective communication with patients and team members.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Silicon Valley Endontics and Microsurgery
Sunnyvale, California
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared patients for endodontic procedures and surgery, ensuring comfort and understanding of the process.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist, holding suction, and mixed materials to support the dentist during procedures.
- Obtained periapical, bitewing, and panoramic X-rays to aid in accurate diagnostics.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments following strict safety protocols.
- Instructed patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care to promote effective recovery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA08-2026
Skills
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Treatment education
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Dental Assistant
- Infection Control
- X-Ray
- CPR
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Silicon Valley Endontics and Microsurgery
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Foothill College