Nathalie Rodilla
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Qualified teacher assistant with solid background in supporting educational environments. Successfully contributed to student development by assisting in lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
02.2025 - Current
- Established strong rapport with students and families through open communication channels and consistent feedback on academic progress.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Increased student participation with engaging activities and group projects that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Prior Authorization Specialist
Retina Vitreous Surgeons of CNY PC
03.2024 - 02.2025
- I was a injection coordinator prioritizing drug approvals.
- Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and insurance companies, ensuring prompt resolution of issues related to prior authorizations.
- Informed patients about their insurance coverage, authorization status, and any potential out-of-pocket costs
- Educated patients on potential copay assistance program such as Good Days, Genentech and Eylea 4U
- Verified eligibility and compliance with authorization requirements for service providers.
- Reviewed appeals for prior authorization requests and communicated with payers to resolve issues.
Authorization Specialist
Cancer Care Associates of York
01.2023 - 02.2024
- I am assigned to three doctors and I work on obtaining authorizations for chemotherapy and supportive drugs.
- I oversee radiology services to ensure authorizations are obtained.
- Patient interaction over the phone for authorization updates, payments and insurances.
- Demonstrated adaptability with changing insurance requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge through continuous education efforts.
- Promoted positive customer experiences by addressing concerns or questions related to authorizations in a professional manner.
Medical Billing Specialist
MERIDIAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Communicated with insurance providers to resolve denied claims and resubmitted.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both patients and insurance representatives, resolving inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Collected payments and applied to patient accounts.
- Analyzed complex Explanation of Benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
- Filed and updated patient information and medical records.
Office Assistant
Arfaa Law Group
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
Police Explorer
Howard County Police Department
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Learned what police officers deal with everyday
- Interacted with professionals to learn about the different departments involved with police work
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY06-2029
Associate - Criminal justice
Howard County Community College
Columbia, MD03.2021
High school diploma -
Long Reach High School
Columbia, MD05.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Student engagement
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Little Lukes Preschool and Childcare Center
02.2025 - Current
Prior Authorization Specialist
Retina Vitreous Surgeons of CNY PC
03.2024 - 02.2025
Authorization Specialist
Cancer Care Associates of York
01.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Billing Specialist
MERIDIAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC
07.2021 - 01.2023
Office Assistant
Arfaa Law Group
09.2020 - 02.2021
Police Explorer
Howard County Police Department
06.2017 - 04.2019
Associate - Criminal justice
Howard County Community College
High school diploma -
Long Reach High School
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
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