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How to become a Medical Assistant in West Virginia

If you wish to pursue a career as a medical assistant in West Virginia (WV) you will need to first complete a high school diploma. In order to become fully certified (CMA) you will also need to have graduated from an accredited medical assistant school in WV.

Certification is not essential but it is generally preferred by employers.

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Accredited Medical Assistant Programs in West Virginia

CollegeMetro AreaAccreditation
Huntington Junior CollegeHuntingtonAssociates DegreeCAAHEP
Mountwest Community and Technical CollegeHuntingtonAssociates DegreeCAAHEP
Ross CollegeMorgantownDiplomaABHES
Ross Medical Education CenterCharlestonDiplomaABHES
West Virginia Northern Community CollegeWheelingAssociates DegreeCAAHEP

Listed above are the top accredited medical assistant schools and programs in West Virginia.

Accreditation may be granted either by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

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Medical Assistant Certification West Virginia

Medical assistant certification (CMA) is awarded by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Certification is granted following the successful completion of certification exams.

Only graduates of accredited MA programs are eligible to apply to take the certification exams. Applicants are also typically required to complete an unpaid internship as part of the certification process.

Certification is not essential in West Virginia but it will certainly enhance a candidates employment and career prospects.

Medical Assistant Salary WV

Average Salary$27,270
Hourly Wage$13.11
Top 10% of Earners$35,360
Bottom 10% of Earners$20,650
#'s Employed3,280

According to the most recent Bureau for Labor Statistics data there are currently 3,280 people employed as medical assistants in West Virginia with an average salary of $27,270.

This equates to $13.11 per hour and is 17% below the national average.

The top 10% of earners for the career in West Virginia have an annual income of $35,360 whilst the bottom 10% earned $20,650.

Salary and Employment Data for main cities in West Virginia

AreaSalaryHourly Wage# Employed
Beckley$27,960$13.44240
Charleston$29,350$14.11630
Huntington-Ashland$28,530$13.72610
Morgantown$28,270$13.59530
Parkersburg-Vienna$25,760$12.39260
Weirton-Steubenville$28,050$13.48250
Wheeling$27,420$13.18310

Related Healthcare Careers in West Virginia

Medical assistants in West Virginia earn 4.9% more than nursing assistants there and 3.7% less than emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

View the table below for more detailed career comparisons.

Salary# Employed
Medical Assistant$27,2703,280
Nursing Assistant$25,9907,900
EMT$28,3202,160
Home Health Aide$22,3003560
Surgical Tech$37,520950
Dental Assistant$29,8601,230
Physician Assistant$99,350660

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