Crerlia Chow graduated from the Allen School of Health Sciences in April 2012 and completed her internship with a vascular surgeon, Dr. Nelson Menenzes. She then obtained a full-time position as a medical assistant, starting at $15 per hour and increasing to $16 per hour after 3 months. In her role, she assists the surgeon in the operating room and prepares schedules and paperwork at the front desk. Crerlia feels well prepared by her education at Allen and is thankful for the opportunities provided by her internship and job.

1. Thank you to the Allen School of Health Sciences. I graduated April 2012 after I
had the amazing opportunity to complete my internship with an amazing Vas-
cular surgeon, Dr. Nelson Menenzes. I searched for a couple months, but final-
ly I found the career of my dreams, and I got a full time position as a Medical
assistant. From 8am I start in the Operating Room and my job is to assist the
Dr. in passing needles, wire, sutures, contrasts and a lot more. After 2 pm I go
to the Front Desk, where I prepare the schedule for the next day, do clearances
for surgeries, and schedule transportation for the patients that are coming
from the dialysis center. I call to confirm appointments and I ensure that all
consent forms are signed before the procedures. I love my job! It is a lot of
responsibility, but I feel that I was well prepared by Allen school. Dr. Salifu is a
top surgeon and he is impressed with my abilities and I feel rewarded every
day. I have full benefits including, sick days and vacation days, medical and
dental insurance and the best part is that I started making $15 per hour. This is
only for the first 3 months and then I will be bumped to $16.00 per hour. I am
so glad and happy!!!!!!! I changed my life and I am finally a health professional.
I also received my CMA certification on 10/13/12. All I have to say is THANK
YOU VERY MUCH for everything !!! You all have changed my life for the better.
Thank you Ms. James Cruz for never giving up on me and finding this job for
me. I will never forget that you give me this great opportunity.
Crerlia Chow
Medical Assistant
Graduation: April 2012
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