Medical Assistant 1

Job overview

The Medical Assistant 1 role is an onsite, full-time position serving Hilo and Keaau, HI. Compensation is $19.99–$29.98 per hour, determined by qualifications and experience. The role supports providers at Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center. Under clinical supervision, the medical assistant supports patient care through clinical, laboratory, technical, and administrative tasks. The role contributes to patient visits by collecting preliminary information, assisting clinicians with procedures, and preparing and maintaining clinical spaces and equipment.

What you'll do

• Interview patients and conduct preliminary assessments
• obtain health history and record vital signs and other measurements
• assist clinicians with exams, minor surgeries, wound care, and nebulizer treatments
• clean and prepare equipment and examination rooms
• maintain and stock nurse stations, exam rooms, pharmacy, and laboratory
• sterilize, clean, wrap, and label instruments according to autoclave protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant 1

medical assistant

patient care

clinical intake

vital signs

wound care

laboratory procedures

hilo

keaau hi

hawai‘i island community health center

$19.99–$29.98 per hour

high school diploma

health center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting lists Hilo/Keaau as the location; medical assistant certification is preferred.

About the employer

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.