Anphon Foreman Jr
Germantown
Summary
Dedicated and Certified Medical Assistant with a strong foundation in supporting healthcare professionals and delivering exceptional patient care. Proficient in clinical procedures and medical administration, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes. Expertise in effective patient communication and meticulous maintenance of medical records ensures a seamless healthcare experience. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment while upholding the highest standards of medical practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Assistant
Inova Primary Care
Alexandria, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care, including vital sign monitoring and medication management.
- Assisted in the execution of diagnostic tests and procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided education to patients regarding treatment plans and preventive care measures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed electronic health records for seamless operations.
- Assisted in electronic health record management, maintaining accuracy of patient data.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up procedures.
- Conducted routine medical procedures, including vital signs and lab specimen collection.
- Increased patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Consistently maintained up-to-date certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development and quality patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, contributing to swift diagnosis and appropriate treatment options.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for patient referrals, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
Certified Medical Assistant
INOVA Go-Health Urgent Care (PRN)
Vienna, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Rooming Patients, Taking Vitals During Triage
- Obtaining Vitals - BP,Pulse, Temp, RR, SpO%, Height/ Weight.
- Assists with all Point of Care Labs (Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, COVID, Strep, Flu, Mono, RSV, Fecal Stool, Glucose )
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and enhancing patient comfort.
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations, maintaining accuracy in documentation and medical records management.
- Assist with immunizations and administering medications.
- Completes full front desk check in and registration.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and minimizing patient wait times.
- Implemented new electronic health record systems, improving data retrieval efficiency for clinical staff.
- Trained junior medical assistants on best practices in patient care and office procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste through efficient management practices.
- Conducted routine quality assurance checks on equipment, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Utilized electronic health records software proficiently to input data accurately, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers during patient handoffs.
- Assisted physicians in providing quality care through thorough documentation of medical histories and physical examination results.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, positioning them properly to ensure comfort throughout the procedure while assisting healthcare professionals as needed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills while juggling multiple responsibilities including front office duties like answering phones or processing billing inquiries alongside clinical tasks when required.
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Maryland Capital Region
National Harbor, MD
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Assists with patient re-positioning and assists patient with bed and chair transfers
- Assists in calming and/or reorienting patient in cases of agitation or confusion
- Stays at the patient's bedside and always keeps the patient in their direct line of vision.
- Assist with turning and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with PCA presence in patient room
- Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patient when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
- Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to established protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new medical assistants on best practices for patient care and clinic operations to improve team performance.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE URGENT CARE
Laurel, MD
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed drug test for employees of Health Services DOT (Department of Transportation)
- Performed Urine Drug Screen
- Performed Breath Alcohol Testing
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed occupational physicals and sick visits
- Prepared examination rooms
- Ran equipment for blood analyzation
- Conducted patient intake assessments, collecting vital signs and medical histories to support accurate diagnoses.
- Administered patient care and assisted in clinical procedures to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures and patient examinations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and office protocols.
- Implemented electronic health record systems to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Arlington, VA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared exam and/or treatment rooms with necessary equipment and supplies for examinations of treatment.
- Prepared patients for examinations and/or treatment by obtaining vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
- Booked and instructed patients in procedure preps and on what to expect.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care to promote health literacy and compliance.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and managed electronic health records for improved efficiency and patient flow.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies, optimizing stock levels to support uninterrupted clinical operations.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MEDSTAR AMBULATORY CENTER
Brandywine, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
- Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, and nurse staff
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by a physician
- Collected blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline communication, ensuring timely follow-up on patient care initiatives.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Expedited insurance claims processing by verifying coverage details and submitting accurate documentation in a timely manner.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Efficiently handled administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, that allows doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipuncture, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, chemistry analysis, hematology, and urinalysis)
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
EVEREST INSTITUTE
Silver Spring, MD01.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FREDRICK DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Upper Marlboro, MD01.2005
Skills
- Laboratory experience
- Customer service
- Patient Care (8 years)
- Microsoft Office
- Venipuncture
- Working with people with disabilities
- Vital Signs
- Food industry
- Time management
- Medical terminology
- Laboratory Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections
- Microsoft Excel
- Food preparation
- Specimen Collection / Processing
- Blood Sampling
- EMR
- Senior care
- Specimens collection and processing
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital sign monitoring
- Assisted living
- Communication skills
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Payment collection
- Medical Billing- Collecting Copay,Co-Ins, Deductibles
- Triage assessment
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant June 2013 to Present
- CPR Certification
- CCMA Certification
- RMA
- AED Certification
- ACLS Certification
- AHA Certification
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Inova Primary Care
10.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
INOVA Go-Health Urgent Care (PRN)
09.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
University of Maryland Capital Region
06.2020 - 09.2023
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE URGENT CARE
01.2019 - 01.2020
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
01.2018 - 01.2019
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MEDSTAR AMBULATORY CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2018
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 01.2016
MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
EVEREST INSTITUTE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
FREDRICK DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL