Temporary Medical Assistant

Justice Resource Institute

Job Location:

Framingham, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 19 - 25

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Temporary Medical Assistant we have been looking for In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!

Program RISE is a multi-service component of JRI Health serving the Metrowest area (Framingham Natick Marlborough and surrounding towns). RISE offers preventive health and social services such as confidential screening for HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and viral Hepatitis; HIV client services such as medical and housing case management and group support services for individuals affected and living with HIV/AIDS.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience education licensure certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week (May to July 2026)

Supervision

The Medical Assistant is a full-time clinical staff position and reports directly to the Program Manager of Infectious Diseases and Prevention at JRI Health. This position requires full-time on-site presence.

In this role you will:

Identify potential clients in need of PrEP STI TB and Viral Hepatitis C navigation services.
Provide support to individuals who are interested in initiating PrEP/nPEP Viral Hepatitis C 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 follow-up and retention. Assess benefits/insurance and help clients enroll in drug assistance programs and insurance coverage.
Access benefits/insurance and help clients enroll in medication assistance programs and insurance coverage. Oversee processing of applications to insurance programs and refer appropriately into other programs as needed.
Perform venipunctures creatinine tests collect and process HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis testing specimens and document results for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases.
Follow all CLIA and OSHA requirements and regulations.
Work closely with the Program Manager to maintain inventory of supplies maintenance of 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 in-reach activities to diverse communities at risk of HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis acquisition.
Remain current and informed regarding issues of HIV/AIDS STIs TB PrEP/nPEP. Viral Hepatitis substance use and other communicable diseases.
Ensure that services maintain cross-cultural trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches.
Collect data and fix errors for all appropriate client- and program-level data in a timely fashion.
Attend Clinical Supervision Administrative Supervision and Team Meetings as needed and scheduled.
Participate in other meetings and planning initiatives across the Agency and Division of JRI Health as needed and assigned
Any other task as requested by the Program Manager of Infectious Disease and Prevention Services and the Director of Program RISE.
Complete all documentation in a complete and timely manner according to policies and procedures.

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 fluently other than English and will use it to serve our clients!
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 almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups self-care 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!

Requirements:

Must be 21 years or older.
Certified or experienced Medical Assistant preferred.
Prior experience in clinical or public health settings strongly desired.
Interest or experience in working in the areas of HIV/ STI/ Hepatitis C.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Comfort working with individuals from a wide-array of populations at high risk for HIV STIs and Hepatitis including people who use drugs and people who experience homelessness.
Bilingual candidates (Spanish/Portuguese) strongly encouraged to apply.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Who We Are Looking For:Are you the Temporary Medical Assistant we have been looking for In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!Program RISE is a multi-service component of JRI Health serving the Metrowest area (Framingham N...

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Temporary Medical Assistant we have been looking for In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with people in the community!

Compensation

Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week (May to July 2026)

Supervision

In this role you will:

Identify potential clients in need of PrEP STI TB and Viral Hepatitis C navigation services.
Provide support to individuals who are interested in initiating PrEP/nPEP Viral Hepatitis C 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 follow-up and retention. Assess benefits/insurance and help clients enroll in drug assistance programs and insurance coverage.
Access benefits/insurance and help clients enroll in medication assistance programs and insurance coverage. Oversee processing of applications to insurance programs and refer appropriately into other programs as needed.
Perform venipunctures creatinine tests collect and process HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis testing specimens and document results for the diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases.
Follow all CLIA and OSHA requirements and regulations.
Work closely with the Program Manager to maintain inventory of supplies maintenance of 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 in-reach activities to diverse communities at risk of HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis acquisition.
Remain current and informed regarding issues of HIV/AIDS STIs TB PrEP/nPEP. Viral Hepatitis substance use and other communicable diseases.
Ensure that services maintain cross-cultural trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches.
Collect data and fix errors for all appropriate client- and program-level data in a timely fashion.
Attend Clinical Supervision Administrative Supervision and Team Meetings as needed and scheduled.
Participate in other meetings and planning initiatives across the Agency and Division of JRI Health as needed and assigned
Any other task as requested by the Program Manager of Infectious Disease and Prevention Services and the Director of Program RISE.
Complete all documentation in a complete and timely manner according to policies and procedures.

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 fluently other than English and will use it to serve our clients!
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 almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups self-care 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!

Requirements:

Must be 21 years or older.
Certified or experienced Medical Assistant preferred.
Prior experience in clinical or public health settings strongly desired.
Interest or experience in working in the areas of HIV/ STI/ Hepatitis C.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Comfort working with individuals from a wide-array of populations at high risk for HIV STIs and Hepatitis including people who use drugs and people who experience homelessness.
Bilingual candidates (Spanish/Portuguese) strongly encouraged to apply.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

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Justice Resource Institute

JRI, a leader in social justice, provides an array of trauma informed services throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. We advocate for, support, and/or educate children, adults and families who are coping with a range of adversity. JRI partners with government , l ... View more

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