Jacqueline Jimenez
Midlothian
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Children's Dentistry of Virginia, skilled in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and provide exceptional chair-side support, ensuring patient comfort and safety. Committed to promoting oral health through effective communication and professionalism.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Of Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient care during dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of treatment areas for infection control.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote better dental health outcomes.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using dental management software.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Pediatric Dental Assistant, & Operating Room Care
Drs Wood, Lombardozzi & Eddleton
01.2004 - 10.2022
- Assisted pediatric patients with dental procedures, ensuring comfort and safety throughout visits.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean clinical environment.
- Educated parents and children on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment in the treatment rooms, adhering to stringent sterilization protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms efficiently before each procedure, setting up instruments and equipment as needed.
- Functioned as Operating Room Assistant and IV Sedation Assistant for Drs Wood, Lombardozzi & at the CJW Medical Center & Stony Point Surgical Center, Midlothian, Virginia
- Continuously updated knowledge of pediatric dentistry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to parents or guardians, promoting proper healing and recovery after dental treatments.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Education
High School Standard Diploma
Escuela Luis Hernaiz
Canovanas, Puerto Rico06-1993
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Oral hygiene education
- Teeth cleaning assistance
- First aid training
- Oral surgery assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Chair-side support
- Dental hygiene
- Radiography safety
- Instrument tray preparation
- Treatment room setup
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
- Treatment room breakdown
- Restorative dentistry
- Pediatric dental care
- Full mouth radiographs
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiation Safety Training
- Basic Life support Training -
- OSHA's Hazard Standard Training -
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children's Dentistry Of Virginia
10.2022 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant, & Operating Room Care
Drs Wood, Lombardozzi & Eddleton
01.2004 - 10.2022
High School Standard Diploma
Escuela Luis Hernaiz
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