Pays $16.38-$20.48/hr$25k below the Medical Assistant market median of ~$68k (14 jobs) · Above average in Medical Assistant roles for work-life (6.4/10, vs 45 in this profession)

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Kirby Medical Center
Monticello, Illinois

Behavioral Health CMA/RMA

Medical Assistant Above average in Medical Assistant rolesFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time CMA/RMA in behavioral health. M-Th 7a-4p, no holidays. $16.38-20.48/hr. Monticello, IL.

Join Kirby Medical Center as a Behavioral Health CMA/RMA – No Holidays, M-Th Schedule in Monticello, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $16.38 - $20.48/hr.
  • 1 week of PTO effective date of hire
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
  • Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days $150 uniform stipend annually Quality/Goal incentive annually Free Wellness Prog.
  • $150 uniform stipend annually
  • Quality/Goal incentive annually
  • Free Wellness Program

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kirby Medical Center as a Behavioral Health CMA/RMA – No Holidays, M-Th Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

The CMA provides clinical and administrative support by managing patient flow, preparing for visits, and documenting patient data in the EMR. They also facilitate communication between patients and licensed clinicians regarding clinical needs and care coordination.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a medical office, hospital, or nursing home setting. A current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Flow ManagementVisit PreparationClinical DocumentationTelehealth ServicesCare CoordinationVital Signs MonitoringMedication History DocumentationAllergy History DocumentationScreening ResultsElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Patient CommunicationRefill RequestsTesting Coordination

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health CMA/RMA at Kirby Medical Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Medical Assistant roles — ranked against 45 active Medical Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Medical Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Kirby Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Monticello, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

1 week of PTO effective date of hire
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
$150 uniform stipend annually
Quality/Goal incentive annually
Free Wellness Program