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CCMA Certification in West Virginia
Average salary $31,000 - $36,000 (BLS OEWS 2024) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants in West Virginia.
50
Questions
25
Minutes
480
Training hours
75
Clinical hours
Scope of practice in West Virginia
- ✓Draw blood — permitted under West Virginia rules
- ✓Give injections — permitted
- ✗Administer oral medications — not permitted
- ✓Perform EKGs — permitted
- ✓Assist with procedures — permitted
West Virginia has specific MA scope rules; MAs complete approved training for medication administration authority.
Top employers in West Virginia
- WVU Medicine
- Charleston Area Medical Center
- Cabell Huntington Hospital
West Virginia metros hiring CCMA-certified medical assistants
| City | Metro | Employment | Median / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston | 2,420 | $37,650 |
| Huntington | Huntington-Ashland | 1,240 | $36,400 |
| Morgantown | Morgantown | 980 | $38,270 |
| Parkersburg | Parkersburg-Vienna | 620 | $36,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024, SOC 31-9092.
West Virginia credentialing body
West Virginia Society of Medical Assistants (WVSMA)
Visit the West Virginia association →