Medical Assistant

Pyramid Healthcare·Hedgesville, West Virginia

$16 - $19/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Practice for this role

Medical Assistant · $16 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in West Virginia ($36.50/hr, n=153)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 153 posted behavioral health roles in West Virginia rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the West Virginia median for behavioral health roles.

The Medical Assistant will maintain therapeutic client relationships and perform clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs and collecting urine specimens. They are also responsible for toxicology screening, medication observation, and coordinating admission paperwork with the clinical team.

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

At Pyramid Healthcare Martinsburg Inpatient in Hedgesville, we specialize in Substance Use Disorder treatment. Pyramid Healthcare Inc. has been in operations since 1999 and we currently operate over 80 programs in 8 different states, offering a full continuum of high-quality behavioral health care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other behavioral health issues. If you would like to use your experience and education, to create a positive footprint at our new program, we invite you to apply to this wonderful opportunity.

Address: 64 Boy Scout Road, Hedgesville, WV

Hourly Rate

$16-18.50/hour (based on experience)

Schedule

Full
Time 1:00PM - 11:00PM, 40 hours/week, Every other weekend

Job Duties

Maintains therapeutic relationships with all clients and effectively communicates changes in client status or milieu to appropriate member of the treatment team.
Obtains vital signs, capillary blood sugars and urine specimens as directed
Conduct all functions of the toxicology screening process including entering data into the lab system, collecting observed urine specimens, preparing specimens for transport to the lab, printing and reviewing toxicology reports, communicating results to the Nurse, Physician, and clinical staff.
Observe and document the process of the dispensing of medication by the pharmacy vendor
Coordination of admission paperwork with the Assessment Supervisor or designated assessment team Maintain unit supply inventory
Collect and log client
Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Requirements

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience. A Certified Medical Assistant certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants is preferred.

high school
professional certificate
Patient care
Inventory management
Vital signs monitoring
Therapeutic communication
Clinical documentation
Toxicology screening
Substance use disorder treatment
Urine specimen collection
Lab system data entry
Capillary blood sugar testing
Medication dispensing observation
Admission paperwork coordination

Benefits

Referral bonus
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee recognition programs

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $16 - $19/hr
Location: Hedgesville, West Virginia
Posted: Sep 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in West Virginia

Behavioral health openings in West Virginia are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can work independently and serve diverse client needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctoral degree, an unrestricted license, and experience with evidence-based treatments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of your clinical approach before applying.