LORI VARGAS-COOPER
Valrico,Florida
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant and Medical Receptionist with more than 18 years of healthcare experience supporting physicians and providing patient care in orthopedic, urology, women's health, and primary care settings. Experienced in monitoring and documenting vital signs, maintaining accurate electronic medical records (EMRs), coordinating referrals and appointments, communicating physician instructions, and educating patients about procedures and care instructions. Skilled in patient intake, clinical documentation, phlebotomy, EKG administration, specimen collection, and insurance verification. CPR and IV Certified, with English fluency and Spanish proficiency. Committed to providing compassionate patient support, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating patient care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist / Medical Assistant
Tampa Bay Orthopaedic Designs
10.2021 - Current
- Greet and assist patients while maintaining a professional and welcoming healthcare environment.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs to support provider visits.
- Prepare patients for examinations and room patients for provider appointments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Process hospital orders and coordinate patient care needs.
- Verify insurance coverage and eligibility.
- Collect patient copayments and outstanding balances.
Medical Assistant / Receptionist
All Family Health
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Monitored and documented vital signs for up to 30 patients per shift.
- Performed 15–20 blood draws and EKGs daily.
- Collected urine specimens and prepared samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted with vision testing and other diagnostic procedures.
- Updated and maintained electronic medical records to support accurate patient documentation.
- Coordinated laboratory and diagnostic appointments.
- Communicated physician instructions and prescription updates to patients.
- Conducted follow-up calls regarding appointments and laboratory results.
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained medical supplies.
Certified Medical Assistant / Referral Coordinator
Verimed
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated patient referrals and specialist appointments.
- Scheduled diagnostic testing and follow-up appointments.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assisted providers during examinations.
- Collected laboratory specimens and prepared them for testing.
- Managed EMR documentation and maintained patient records.
- Entered laboratory, radiology, and medication orders.
- Performed IV placement and other clinical support duties.
- Assisted providers with office procedures and patient care.
Certified Medical Assistant
Women's Health and Wellness
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted physicians with gynecological procedures, biopsies, ultrasounds, and colposcopies.
- Recorded patient vital signs and medical histories.
- Collected laboratory specimens and prepared samples for testing.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation and patient records.
- Entered laboratory and medication orders.
- Supported HIPAA compliance and quality assurance initiatives.
- Maintained examination room supplies and equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
USF Physician's Group (Urology)
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted urologists with cystoscopies, vasectomies, biopsies, and ultrasounds.
- Monitored vital signs for up to 60 patients per shift.
- Obtained patient histories and prepared patients for examinations and procedures.
- Collected specimens and prepared laboratory materials.
- Maintained accurate medical documentation in EMR systems.
- Generated laboratory, radiology, and medication orders.
- Educated patients regarding procedures and provider instructions.
- Maintained inventory and examination room readiness.
Certified Medical Assistant
Bay Area Urology
06.2006 - 12.2012
- Supported physicians in a high-volume urology practice.
- Assisted with cystoscopies, vasectomies, urodynamics, biopsies, and ultrasounds.
- Performed patient intake, obtained vital signs, and collected specimens.
- Administered EKGs and assisted with diagnostic testing.
- Maintained EMR documentation and patient records.
- Entered laboratory and medication orders.
- Coordinated patient care and scheduling needs.
- Ensured examination rooms remained stocked and organized.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute
Tampa, Florida05-2006
Skills
- Patient Care and Patient Education
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Documentation
- Patient Intake and Clinical Support
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Medical Documentation and Record Maintenance
- Patient Follow-Up and Communication
- Appointment Scheduling and Coordination
- Referral and Diagnostic Testing Coordination
- Medication and Prescription Support
- Physician Instructions and Patient Education
- Phlebotomy and Blood Draws
- EKG Administration
- Specimen Collection and Laboratory Procedures
- Insurance Verification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Front Office and Medical Reception Operations
- Medical Documentation and Patient Records
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Scheduling and Referral Coordination
- Medication and Laboratory Orders
- Diagnostic Testing Coordination
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- CPR Certified
- IV Certified
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish (Proficient)
Timeline
Receptionist / Medical Assistant
Tampa Bay Orthopaedic Designs
10.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant / Receptionist
All Family Health
01.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Medical Assistant / Referral Coordinator
Verimed
08.2017 - 12.2018
Certified Medical Assistant
Women's Health and Wellness
08.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
USF Physician's Group (Urology)
02.2013 - 03.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Bay Area Urology
06.2006 - 12.2012
Certified Medical Assistant -
Sanford Brown Institute