PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CORE COMPETENCIES
Languages
Timeline

LILIA H. ESCANELLE

UnitedHealthcare
Kenner,LA
1
Language
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Healthcare policy and operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, LTSS, HCBS, and dual-eligible populations. Skilled in policy interpretation, managed care operations, cross-functional collaboration, and developing educational materials for internal teams. Strong communicator with a background in healthcare administration and process improvement.

Work History

Associate Business Process Analyst

3 Years
UnitedHealthcare | 01.2023 - 01.2026
  • Served as subject matter expert for Medicaid/Medicare operational processes impacting dual-eligible and LTSS populations.
  • Analyzed CMS guidance and state Medicaid requirements to support compliance and operational alignment.
  • Developed internal educational materials to improve staff knowledge of LTSS, HCBS, and D-SNP requirements.
  • Collaborated with clinical, UM, appeals, provider relations, and leadership teams to ensure shared understanding of policy impacts.
  • Supported workflow redesign and scenario planning using process improvement methodologies.

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

9 Years
UnitedHealthcare | 01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated LTSS and HCBS services for Medicaid and dual-eligible members, ensuring access to necessary care and support.
  • Interpreted Medicaid policy, LTSS eligibility criteria, and managed care contract requirements.
  • Educated members, families, and providers on LTSS programs and HCBS benefits.
  • Supported transitions between institutional care and community-based services.
  • Educated members, families, and providers on LTSS programs and HCBS benefits, enhancing understanding and utilization of available resources.

Clinical Administrator Coordinator

6 Years
Tulane University | 01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated care and administrative processes for aging and disability populations to enhance service delivery.
  • Managed documentation, reporting, and communication to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address and meet diverse patient needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

Arizona State University (Ashford University) | Tempe, AZ

Minor: Organizational Management

Specialization: Healthcare Informatics Systems

Skills

Epic & Salesforce
Guiding Care
Tableau
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook

Certification

  • Six Sigma White Belt
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • IBM Data Analytics Certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Tableau Certificate
  • Operational Excellence Foundations
  • Spanish Interpreter/Translator
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes (In Progress)

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Medicaid & Medicare Policy
  • Dual-Eligible (D-SNP) Expertise
  • LTSS / HCBS / Institutional Care
  • Managed Care Operations
  • Regulatory & Policy Analysis
  • State Agency Engagement Support
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Systems Thinking & Process Improvement
  • Strategic Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Business Process Analyst

UnitedHealthcare
01.2023 - 01.2026Read More

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

UnitedHealthcare
01.2014 - 01.2023Read More

Clinical Administrator Coordinator

Tulane University
01.2007 - 01.2013Read More

Arizona State University (Ashford University)

Bachelor of Arts from Healthcare Administration
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LILIA H. ESCANELLE