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$ 42000 - 45000
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JRI Health Boston GLASS (Jamaica Plain)
Medical Assistant (HIV and STI Counseling and Testing) Fulltime
Boston GLASSis a program of JRI Health that provides a dropin center for LGBTQ youth in Jamaica Plain. Our services include community building free and confidential screening for HIVSexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and viral Hepatitis educational programs on HIV STIs viral Hepatitis harm reduction and more.. We believe that all people of all races ethnicities gender identities sexual orientations education levels ages languages religions and geographic locations should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
Schedule: Fulltime MondayFriday
Salary Range: $42000 $45000
Who We Are Looking For:
The Medical Assistant is a fulltime clinical staff position and reports directly to the Sexual Health & Lab Coordinator at Boston GLASS with assistance from the Program Manager of Infectious Diseases and Prevention at JRI Health and the GLASS Program Director and nursing staff. This position requires fulltime onsite presence at the Jamaica Plain office 555 Armory Street Jamaica Plain MA).
- Identify potential clients in need of PrEP STI TB and Viral HepatitisC navigation services. Provide support to individuals who are interested in initiating PrEP/nPEP Viral HepatitisC STI and TB treatment and those already in care at Program RISE. Complete screenings to identify readiness for treatment and other barriers to care. Provide counseling and linkage to care around treatment and work closely with the Nurse Practitioner on followup and retention. Assess benefits/insurance and help clients enroll in drug assistance programs and insurance coverage. Oversee processing of applications to insurance programs and refer appropriately into other programs as needed.
- Perform venipunctures process creatinine tests and document results for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases. Follow all CLIA and OSHA requirements and regulations. Work closely with the Sexual Health & Lab Coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies equipment and learning resources; ensuring compliance with OSHA standards of safety rules and regulations; working with staff in skills training and practice demonstration simulation and remediation.
- Provide HIV STI TB and Viral Hepatitis testing and counseling including phlebotomy CTR (Counseling Testing and Referral) services according to the guidelines set by CDC and MDPH. Provide short term health navigation linkage to care supported referrals and connection with JRI Health continuum of HIV prevention and housing services as well as outside services.
- Maintain productive relationships with partner agencies that provide services to priority populations in the community. Expand outreach and inreach activities to diverse communities at risk of HIV acquisition.
- Participate in the creation and facilitation of sex education presentations for schools within and outside of JRI Health.
- Remain current and informed regarding issues of HIV/AIDS STIs TB PrEP/nPEP. Viral Hepatitis LGBTQIA issues substance use and other communicable diseases.
- Any other task as requested by the Sexual Health & Lab Coordinator Program Manager of Infectious Disease and Prevention Services and the Directors of Boston GLASS and Program RISE.
- Work collaboratively with program staff.
Requirements:
- General knowledge of health promotion and HIV STI TB and Viral Hepatitis prevention strategies training available inhouse for motivated employee;
- Cultural sensitivity responsiveness and knowledge of diverse populations including Black Hispanic LGBTQIA individuals;
- Ability to provide services using a traumainformed harm reduction and stages of change approach;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent service to clients and maintain relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- A valid drivers license
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including emails and other written materials;
- Strong sense of professionalism boundaries and ethics;
- Background Check: Acceptable CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) OIG background check driving record;
- Phlebotomy experience preferred but will train;
- Someone who identifies as BIPOC LGBTQ is strongly encouraged;
- Bi/multilingual in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred;
- Bachelors Degree in related field preferred or High School/GED plus relevant experience;
- Experience navigating healthcare specific to trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC); communities men who have sex with men (MSM) and people who inject (PWID).
Why JRI
- Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
- We offer a $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
- Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
- Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
- Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
- Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups selfcare resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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