Elizabeth Hernandez Caro
San Tan Valley
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant with hands-on externship and temporary work experience in a pediatric dental office. Skilled in chairside assisting, sterilization, radiography, and patient care. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong ability to create a comfortable and positive environment for patients, especially children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4049
4049
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant (Extern/Temporary)
Center For Pediatric Dentistry
Gilbert
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted chairside during pediatric procedures and exams
- Maintained sterilization and infection control protocols
- Updated patient charts and prepared treatment rooms
- Helped ease anxious children using calming techniques
Cashier/Customer Service
Maritza's Pupusas
Queen Creek
04.2022 - 02.2026
- Delivered excellent customer service and handled transactions
- Maintained clean and organized work areas
SPED Paraprofessional
ALA Ironwood JH/HS
Queen Creek
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported students individually and in groups
- Reinforced academic and social skills
- Collaborated with teachers on student plans
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
UEI College
Mesa, AZHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Skills
- Chairside assisting
- Patient comfort
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization
- Infection control
- Charting
- Terminology
- Pediatric support
- Tell-Show-Do
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- RHS - In Progress
- Coronal Polishing - In Progress
- IVP Clearance Card
Timeline
Dental Assistant (Extern/Temporary)
Center For Pediatric Dentistry
12.2025 - Current
SPED Paraprofessional
ALA Ironwood JH/HS
09.2024 - 04.2025
Cashier/Customer Service
Maritza's Pupusas
04.2022 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant Program -
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School