Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Organizations
Timeline
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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, VA
05.2024

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
Janiya Rosa Perez