Lush tropics, warm weather and hula dancers are what attract people to the beautiful state of Hawaii time and time again. If you love Hawaii and wish to live there permanently, be prepared for a tough job market. Hawaii is a tourist state and there are not a lot of job opportunities available that do not have something to do with the tourist market. If you do not desire to sell tee shirts or can pineapple for a living, you may want to consider becoming a certified medical assistant before moving to Hawaii. Medical assistant jobs in Hawaii are obviously a step away from tourism. This type of job aids those living in Hawaii, from pediatric services to primary care medical. As a medical assistant, you will help with billing and patient inquiries such as data input and scheduling appointments. With a 2 year associates degree, you will be qualified to draw blood from a patient as well as give certain injections, take their blood pressure, weight and height.