Primary Care Physician- Associate Medical Director

Primary Care Physician
- Associate Medical Director What makes Waimānalo Health Center unique?

• We serve a unique patient population with over 50% of patients identifying as Hawaiian.
• Our Family Physicians get to practice full-spectrum Family Medicine, including panels of pediatric patients and outpatient prenatal and postpartum care.
• We believe integrating native Hawaiian healing in a primary care setting can provide the best holistic care.
• We have fully integrated lomilomi, lāʻau lapaʻau, and noʻonoʻo pono into our care.
• Waimānalo Health Center received the 2025 Gold Health Center Quality Leader Award, ranking in the top 10% of health centers nationally. WHC is the only Federally Qualified Health Center to receive this distinction in Hawai‘i.
• Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii in 2025

• Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Associate Medical Director plays a three tiered role for WHC providing direct patient care, managing medical providers, and leading health center-wide efforts.
• The Associate Medical Director first and foremost is a healthcare provider. They must lead by example by providing high quality comprehensive and compassionate patient care, effectively coordinating with the broader clinical team, and adhering to all WHC policies and procedures.
  • 12-16 patients per day
  • Phone call only - on a rotation with the other providers
• As the direct supervisor for the medical providers, the Associate Medical Director must be an effective manager with attention to detail, planning and evaluation, knowledge of WHC policies and procedures, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with medical providers.
• The Associate Medical Director is recognized as a leader of the health center and is broadly responsible for ensuring the quality of care delivered by WHC medical providers. They must possess a combination of analytical, programmatic and communication skills that allows them to take personal and managerial experience in combination with data to formulate or modify organizational policies and programs in order to improve patient care, community health, finances, and provider well-being.

• Certificate of graduation from an accredited medical school (MD or DO) is required.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited residency is required.
• Board Certification in a primary care specialty (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics) is required.
• Valid Hawaii MD or DO license, Federal DEA, and State Narcotics license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required.
• Proof of immunity to hepatitis B with immunization records of 3 hepatitis B vaccinations and a surface antibody blood test is required.

• Commitment to care for underserved communities is required.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Waimānalo area and Hawaii in general is preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Ability to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is required. Prior experience with our specific EMR (Nextgen) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and professionals in a culturally appropriate manner is required.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team is required.
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental Drug, Vision) – Employee coverage paid by WHC
• Medical Waiver Incentive – Employees who waive medical insurance through WHC are eligible for a $200 per month incentive.
• Employee Retirement Savings Pan 403(b) – Employer match 66.67% of employee contribution up to a maximum of 6% of employee wages after six months of employment.
• CME Benefits - $4000 and 5 days PTO per 1.0 FTE
• Flexible Spending Program
• Paid Holidays – 9 full days and 2 half days
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrual based on working 40 hours per week
• 1 to 3 years – Max. Accrual = 128 hours
• 3 to 8 years – Max. Accrual = 168 hours
• 8 + years – Max. Accrual = 208 hours
• Paid Wellness Hours (2 hours per pay period based on FTE).
• Wellness Bucks – Up to $200 annually.
• Bereavement Leave – Up to 3 paid days
• Jury Duty…