Deanna McNeill
Philadelphia
Summary
Public health professional with an MPH and strong experience in managed care, Medicaid populations, and patient access programs. Proven ability to improve healthcare engagement, address social determinants of health, and support quality initiatives including HEDIS measures. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and population health strategy. Seeking to transition into a pharmaceutical or healthcare industry role focused on patient access, market access, or health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Navigator (Maternity)
AmeriHealth Caritas
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - 03.2026
- Managed a high-risk Medicaid maternal population, addressing care gaps and improving engagement in prenatal and postpartum preventative services.
- Collaborated with providers and internal teams to support HEDIS quality measures, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and improving outcomes.
- Identified social and clinical barriers impacting patient outcomes and implemented targeted interventions to improve access, utilization, and adherence.
- Coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and community resources, to support whole person care delivery.
- Tracked and analyzed patient interactions to identify trends and support program performance reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to key initiatives including Vheda Health and Hepatitis C programs, supporting population health outcomes.
Shift Lead/COVID-19 Case Investigator
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted epidemiological investigations for COVID-19 cases, analyzing exposure data and supporting public health response efforts.
- Led case assignment and workflow management for contact tracing operations, ensuring timely and accurate data processing.
- Collected and analyzed patient data, including symptom history and exposure risk, to support disease tracking and mitigation strategies.
- Educated individuals on isolation protocols and connected them with healthcare and community resources.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve case tracking processes and operational efficiency.
Intern
Bucks County Health Department
Doylestown, PA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported outbreak response efforts for Hepatitis A, partnering with treatment facilities and community organizations.
- Transformed raw epidemiological data into actionable reports used by the health department to guide intervention strategies.
- Conducted research and tracked disease trends to support public health planning and response.
QA Specialist/Acting Supervisor
Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring LLC
Langhorne, PA
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac patient data (ECG), identifying abnormalities and escalating critical findings to physicians.
- Delivered daily reports to providers, supporting clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Supervised and coordinated schedules for a team of 25 technicians, improving workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to development of protocols for emergency cardiac care response.
- Additional experience as Cardiac Monitor Technician for St. Mary Medical Center and Senior Monitoring Specialist for BioTel Heart Inc.
Education
Master of Public Health - Urban Health Disparities
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA01-2020
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - undefined
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA01-2015
Skills
- Managed Care (Medicaid)
- Patient Access & Care Coordination
- Population Health & Health Equity
- Epidemiology & Public Health Research
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- HEDIS & Quality Metrics
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Maternal Health
- Case Management
Affiliations
Member, American Public Health Association
Timeline
Shift Lead/COVID-19 Case Investigator
La Salle University
02.2021 - 05.2023
Intern
Bucks County Health Department
08.2019 - 04.2020
Community Health Navigator (Maternity)
AmeriHealth Caritas
10.2018 - 03.2026
QA Specialist/Acting Supervisor
Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring LLC
04.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Health Studies - undefined
LaSalle University
Master of Public Health - Urban Health Disparities
LaSalle University