Janiya Rosa Perez
North Chesterfield
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures to ensure patient comfort and efficiency.
- Perform daily drug counts and draw medications per protocol
- Maintain operatory cleanliness and manage instrument sterilization
- Assisted surgeons during oral and facial procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment for efficient operation flow.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean clinical environment.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies and reordered as needed.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Hygiene Assistant/ Dental Assistant
Commonwealth dentistry
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted dental professionals during patient procedures and treatments.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental software systems.
- Used the iTero scanner to scan patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Assisted the dentist with extractions, implant placements, fillings and root canals.
- Managed patient records using dental software for accurate documentation.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
General Dentist Shadowing
Dental Arts Group
Somerdale
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed restorative procedures, including fillings and crowns.
- Observed patients with severe tooth pain and chewing difficulty, including cases requiring root canal treatment.
- Observed dental procedures, including cleanings and restorations.
- Observed Dr. Eason during restorative and cosmetic procedures, such as root canals, crowns, fillings, and dentures.
Intern
Bayada Home Health Care
Pennsauken
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Proficiency in medical coding (CPT/HCPCS codes and ICD-10).
- Generate claims for both electronic and hard copy submissions.
- Assisted with patient care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient information accurately in the electronic health records system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2024
Skills
- People skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Drawing
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Patient safety
Certification
- CPR certified
- Certified Licensed Lifeguard under STAR Guard
- Mental Health Aid Certified
- Dental Radiation Safety Certification
- ICD 10 & 11 Medical Coding and Billing
Community Service
MLK Day of Service:
Participated in campus trash pick-up and assisted with sorting items for the Trojan Pantry.
Post homecoming campus clean up: 10/16/23
Clean up trash across the entire campus.
The Life Church RVA: 10/29/23
Trunk or Treat, helped at the station, checking in people at the church,
Petersburg Home For Ladies: 11/20/23
Spend time with their residents
Salem Church Elementary School: 02/09/23
Conducted a meet-and-greet with 5th-grade students to promote encouragement and engagement.
Chesterfield Food Bank: 02/17/24
Assisted with a food bank drive supporting community members in need.
Beazley Elementary School, Presented an NPHC educational program in recognition of Black History Month., 15, 02/28/24
Canned Goods Donation - Raema Word Ministry: Donated 300 canned goods to Raema Word Ministry Church, with each donated item equaling one service hour., 300, 03/04/24
Park Clean-Up: Participated in community clean-up efforts at R. Garland Dodd Park, Point of Rocks Park, and Ettrick Park., 40, 03/10/24
Elementary School Culture Night: Performed as Alpha Epsilon during an elementary school cultural night event., 9, 03/16/24
Colonial Heights Rehabilitation Center: Created and delivered handmade cards to uplift and encourage elderly residents., 26, 03/15/24
VSU Open House: Assisted incoming students by serving as tour guides, giving presentations, and providing directions during Open House., 255, 03/30/24
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt: Assisted with preparation and execution of an Easter egg hunt in collaboration with CCampis., 12, 03/31/24
AE Road Clean-Up: Conducted road clean-up along Alpha Epsilon Road near Ettrick to promote environmental responsibility., 44, 04/06/24
Hope Center in Petersburg: Volunteered to package and sort meals., 3, 01/15/25
Organizations
- M.A.P.S (The minority association of pre-medical students)
- VANITY Effect LLC
- NSLS (National Student Leadership Society)
- Honors College
- The Alpha Epsilon chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
08.2025 - Current
Hygiene Assistant/ Dental Assistant
Commonwealth dentistry
08.2024 - 08.2025
General Dentist Shadowing
Dental Arts Group
06.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University