Associate Site Medical Director

Marin Community Clinics; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 157,438 - 298,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Educational Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Marin Community Clinics is seeking an Associate Site Medical Director in San Rafael, California. This hybrid role combines clinical practice with significant leadership responsibilities, fostering high-quality patient-centered care. Candidates must have an MD, DO, NP, or PA from an accredited institution, active California license, and at least 3 years of primary care experience. Competitive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, educational benefits, and more. Minimum salary is $157,438, with a maximum of $298,870. A commitment to community health and team mentoring is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of primary care experience, preferably in community health.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor peers effectively.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Site Medical Director to ensure quality care delivery.
• Provide evidence-based primary care for assigned patients.
• Support provider recruitment and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Practice

Quality Improvement

Communication Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

MD, DO, NP, or PA from an accredited institution

Active California license and DEA certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty

Tools

EHR systems (EPIC preferred)

Job description

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is a multi-clinic network providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we serve nearly 40,000 individuals annually across Marin County.

We are proud to be recognized nationally by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for excellence in community health.

Our Mission: To promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Position Overview

The Associate Site Medical Director partners closely with the Site Medical Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This role blends clinical practice with leadership, supporting provider development, operational excellence, and quality improvement at the site level.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Collaborate with the Site Medical Director to mentor, supervise, and support providers
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of medical staff
• Promote adherence to clinical standards, policies, and workflows
• Support implementation of strategic, operational, and access goals
• Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety programs
• Participate in performance reviews and provider development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HRSA, CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
• Lead or support provider meetings, trainings, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Represent the clinic in internal committees and community partnerships

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care within scope of training
• Manage acute, chronic, and preventive care for assigned patient panel
• Support and mentor advanced practice providers
• Participate in quality management and peer review activities
• Contribute to program development and care delivery improvements

Additional Responsibilities

For Pediatrics-only:

• Participate in limited weekend coverage (minimum 3 half‑day Saturdays/year)
• Optional inpatient rounding opportunities based on interest
• Opportunity to conduct pediatric inpatient hospital rounds at Marin General Hospital based on need and interest

For Internal Medicine/Family Medicine only:

• Participate in after‑hours call coverage (minimum 2 weeks/year)
• Must be available to respond to after‑hour calls regarding critical lab results for adult patients throughout the organization for a minimum of 2 weeks per year

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Support the Site Medical Director in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of medical providers and key clinical staff
• Assist in onboarding, training and continued development of staff
• Support employee performance, effectively communicate expectations and goals, and provide performance feedback and evaluation in a thorough and timely manner
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal work environment by upholding MCC’s policies and procedures

Qualifications

• MD, DO, NP, or PA from an accredited institution
• Active California license and DEA certification
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care specialty
• Minimum 3 years of primary care experience (community health preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor peers, and resolve conflicts constructively
• Familiarity with FQHC operations, managed care principles, and quality improvement methods preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma‑informed care principles
• Knowledge of managed care, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings; experience with HRSA, FTCA, CMS, CDPH, DHCS, and the Joint Commission desired
• Experience with EHR systems (EPIC preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Must be able to navigate electronic medical records and other related IT systems efficiently with training

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Fulfill immunization and fit‑for‑duty regulatory requirements
• Expect prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with keyboard and mouse

Benefits

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), dental and vision insurance, educational and continuing education benefits, student loan repayment and loan forgiveness, retirement plan, group life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, professional fee reimbursement, mileage and cell phone reimbursement, scrubs reimbursement, loupes reimbursement, employee assistance programs, paid holidays, personal days of celebration, paid time off, and extended illness benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Minimum salary: USD 157,438.00/yr.

Maximum salary: USD 298,870.00/yr.