Natalie was a recent high school graduate and unemployed, looking for a more stable and higher paying job than the one she previously had at a drug store.
Natalie was enrolled in Leeward Community College's Medical Assistant program where she excelled. On September 26, 2008 Natalie received her Certificate of Professional Development for Medical Assistant upon completion of her externship. She quickly began looking for employment and applied to various medical offices throughout the State.
On October 27,2008 Natalie was employed by Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) as a Medical Assistant working at the Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital's Pediatric Outpatients office, earning $16.65 an hour, more than double her previous pay at the drug store. |
