Jose Hernandez
Fontana
Summary
Proficient in dental procedures and infection control, with strong skills in patient relations and appointment scheduling. Experienced in supporting complex dental treatments, and adept at maintaining accuracy in dental records. Eager to leverage skills as a Dental Assistant to contribute to a collaborative, patient-focused team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Valley Alder Family Dentistry
Bloomington
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing X-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly with patients of all ages.
- Skilled in sterilization techniques and infection control protocols as required by OSHA standards.
- Proficient in use of dental software, including digital x-ray imaging systems, patient scheduling, and insurance billing.
- Able to answer phone calls promptly while addressing inquiries courteously.
- Well-versed in preparing materials for making models or casts of patient's teeth.
- Competent at removing sutures from surgical sites following surgery or other treatments.
- Experienced in helping orthodontists adjust braces and retainers according to patient needs.
- Capable of providing chairside assistance during complex procedures such as root canals or extractions.
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Healthy Smile Group
West Covina
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted orthodontist during patient procedures and treatments.
- Managed patient records and scheduling using dental software.
- Prepared treatment areas and sterilized instruments before procedures.
- Collaborated with team to improve office workflow and patient experience.
- Supported orthodontic staff in fitting braces and appliances effectively.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies and equipment for office use.
- Provided chairside assistance during treatment procedures such as bonding brackets to teeth and placing archwires.
Equipment Recovery
U-haul Corporate Office
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Follow up on tolls, parking and fine citations.
- Locate and seek compensation from responsible parties.
- Work with customers, field locations, DMVs, and the U-Haul POS system to ensure favorable outcomes.
- File in reports from impounded equipment.
Inventory Clerk
Lucid Motors
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Taking customers calls, guiding the customer to the correct department.
- Making excel sheets for unsolved or stolen equipment.
- Tracked and recorded all movement.
- Track and update current production levels.
- Recorded all inbound/outbound.
- Reviewed purchase orders to ensure they were accurate before processing them with suppliers and checking stock status by performing physical counts on shelves or trucks.
- Prep for quarterly physical inventory.
Education
Certification in Dental -
United Education Institute
Ontario11.2025
High School Diploma -
Lifeline Education Charter High School
CA06.2018
Skills
- Inventory control
- Inventory accuracy
- Appointment scheduling
- Dental records
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Impression-taking skills
- Patient relations
- Infection control proficiency
- Digital imaging
References
Sarah Moreno, Valley Alder Family Dentistry, Office Manager, (909) 317-4873, Valleyalder@gmail.com
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Native
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Valley Alder Family Dentistry
09.2025 - Current
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Healthy Smile Group
03.2024 - 09.2025
Equipment Recovery
U-haul Corporate Office
04.2022 - 06.2024
Inventory Clerk
Lucid Motors
04.2020 - 06.2022
Certification in Dental -
United Education Institute
High School Diploma -
Lifeline Education Charter High School