Associate Director Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director to provide both clinical and administrative leadership within a mission-driven, patient-centered healthcare organization. This position partners closely with the Medical Director and Senior Leadership Team to oversee clinical operations, quality improvement initiatives, provider management, and patient care while supporting organizational growth and excellence.

The role is approximately 60–80% clinical and 20–40% administrative, depending on organizational needs. The Associate Medical Director will provide comprehensive outpatient primary care while helping shape clinical strategy, mentor providers, improve operational performance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about community health, quality improvement, and developing high-performing clinical teams.

This community-based healthcare organization is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services in an outpatient setting. The organization emphasizes quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally competent care, and community engagement while providing accessible healthcare services to diverse patient populations.

Leadership promotes a collaborative work environment focused on clinical excellence, provider development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement through evidence-based practices and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles.

• Annual Salary: $230,000 – $250,000
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients in an outpatient setting.
• Partner with the Medical Director to oversee daily clinical operations.
• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Recruit, mentor, support, and evaluate medical providers.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote patient-centered care.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to clinical concerns, patient issues, staff concerns, and medical emergencies as needed.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with provider performance management and professional development.
• Support disaster preparedness planning and operational continuity efforts.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators related to:
  • Clinical quality
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Operational efficiency
  • Financial performance
• Represent the organization at professional meetings, community events, and conferences.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited U.S. residency program in a primary care specialty.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a recognized primary care specialty.
• Active Hawaii medical license or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted Hawaii medical license.
• Current DEA registration and Hawaii State Narcotics registration, or the ability to obtain both.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of primary care clinical experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience practicing in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is strongly preferred.

• Full-time position
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Strong leadership, provider management, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and operational management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Commitment to culturally competent, community-focused care.
• Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills.
• Experience with provider performance management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to support organizational growth, disaster preparedness, and operational continuity initiatives.