1. LORI A. MAZZA
22 Kernel Lane, Levittown, PA 19055 267-980-7241 lori123064@yahoo.com
Qualification EPIC Ambulatory EMR certified used
Highlights Customer focused interactions in a fast-paced surgical environment
Extensive knowledge of surgical medical terminology
26 years of documented and dedicated healthcare experience
Proficiency in EPIC, IDX, Windows, OR manager, Op-Time, CPT and ICD
10 coding
Professional Children’s Surgical Associates. Ltd. Philadelphia, PA
Experience Surgical Coordinator 2009 - present
Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery
Surgery scheduling for general and thoracic attending surgeons at The Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia’s main operating room and four Ambulatory Surgical Centers in PA and NJ
Coordination of all medical and diagnostic preadmission testing including cardiac and
anesthesia clearances
Precertification of all inpatient and outpatient procedures for primary and secondary
insurance carries
Pre-operative counseling of families and maintenance of multiple physician operating room
schedules via EPIC and Microsoft Outlook
Departmental liaison between general surgery and hospital divisions to ensure consistency,
accuracy and HIPAA compliance
Berman Orthopedics Philadelphia, PA
Medical Office Manager 2004 to 2007
Managed daily administrative operations including insurance credentialing and DEA
licensure
Scheduled orthopedic operating rooms with multiple facilities for existing clients
Completion of medical clearances including but not limited to: diagnostic testing, MRI, CT
scans, Epidurals and labs to ensure a smooth physician and patient surgical case experience
Preauthorization and eligibility of benefits for primary and secondary insurances
Fee for service negotiation with non-participating insurance providers
Complaint resolution for physicians and patients to ensure high rates of satisfaction
Rothman Institute Orthopedics Philadelphia, PA
Surgical Coordinator 1998 to 2004
Surgical Coordinator for all spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle procedures
Scheduled and coordinated myelograms, bone scans, epidurals, pre-testing, medical
clearance, and clinical precertification for surgical procedures
Responsible for accurate medical record chart documentation inclusive of radiologic
information for review prior to operation
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Thomas Jefferson NeurosurgeryPhiladelphia, Pa
Surgical Coordinator 1998 to 2000
High volume surgical scheduling for two neurosurgeons responsible for spinal procedures
and brain tumors
Preoperative medical and cardiac clearances, preoperative counseling and preadmission
testing to ensure patient safety throughout the surgical process

2. Insurance precertification of inpatient and outpatient procedures for primary and secondary
carriers
Operating room physician schedule maintenance
Ophthalmic Sub-Specialties Corp. Philadelphia, Pa
Surgical Coordinator 1988 to 1998
Examination of A-scan ultrasounds for cataract extraction to calculate implant power
Use of Visual field machine for Tumor and Glaucoma patients; completion of contact lens
instruction for soft and hard lenses
Escorted patients to exam rooms to check vision, recorded accurate patient health and
history and verification of medications
Assisted physicians with laser procedures, application of eye medications, monitored blood
pressure
Administrative office duties included but not limited to answering phones, appointment and
surgical scheduling, filing, inventory management and ordering of office supplies
References Furnished upon request