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ANESHIA S. DAVIS

OPTUMRX
Aurora,IL
16
years of professional experience
Senior pharmacy benefit professional with 13+ years of experience across PBM operations, pharmacy audit, client contract interpretation, compliance, and project leadership. Proven success leading complex audit engagements, partnering with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams, and translating pharmacy benefit data into actionable business recommendations. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships, mentoring teams, and improving operational performance. I am seeking to leverage deep PBM expertise in a client-facing Senior Account Executive or Pharmacy Consultant role.

Work History

Internal Audit Consultant

3 Years 10 Months
OPTUMRX | 10.2022 - Current
  • Serve as the primary audit consultant supporting a portfolio of 20+ internal and external clients, providing strategic recommendations to reduce operational and financial risk.
  • Directed all phases of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, validating actions and partnering with business leaders to implement sustainable improvements.
  • Analyze pharmacy claims, operational metrics, contracts, policies, and benefit plan documents to identify compliance gaps and operational opportunities.
  • Analyzed pharmacy claims, operational metrics, contracts, policies, and benefit plan documents to identify compliance gaps and operational opportunities for enhanced performance.
  • Present executive level audit findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit quality, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across engagements.
  • Mentor interns and new analysts, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.

Senior External Audit Analyst

4 Years 4 Months
OPTUMRX | 06.2018 - 10.2022
  • Manage external PBM audits supporting commercial clients while serving as the primary liaison between consulting firms and internal leadership.
  • Interpreted pharmacy benefit contracts and plan design documents to ensure contractual compliance and accurate benefit administration.
  • Facilitated audit meetings with internal and external stakeholders, building strong client relationships and driving timely resolution of audit findings.
  • Partnered with Finance and Legal during audit settlement negotiations that resulted in financial recoveries.
  • Conducted historical pharmacy claims research using RxClaim to validate audit findings and support complex investigations.
  • Supported high profile commercial client audits while mitigating operational and financial risk.
  • Mentored new employees and contributed to team training initiatives.

Benefit Verification Specialist

5 Months
ORSINI HEALTHCARE | 01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Verified medical and pharmacy benefit eligibility for specialty medications.
  • Coordinated prior authorizations and benefit investigations while ensuring compliance with payer requirements.
  • Reviewed specialty pharmacy coverage and reimbursement guidelines.

Data Entry Specialist

6 Months
JP Morgan Chase | 01.2017 - 07.2017

Senior Quality Audit Analyst

9 Months
OPTUMRX/CATAMARAN | 10.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed quality audits supporting pricing operations and pharmacy claims processing.
  • Conducted data analysis and communicated findings to business analyst and leadership.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects.

Team Lead/Senior Member Services Representative

3 Years 6 Months
OPTUMRX | 04.2013 - 10.2016
  • Led teams supporting Medicare and Commercial pharmacy benefits.
  • Managed escalated client issues while coaching representatives to improve quality and service performance.
  • Partnered with leadership on operational improvement projects, training initiatives, and mobile application enhancements.

Accounts Activation Specialist, Resource Specialist/Trainer

2 Years 3 Months
Archipelago Learning/Education City | 11.2010 - 02.2013

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Penn Foster College

Medical Office Specialist Certificate

First Institute

Skills

Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
Client Relationship Management
Pharmacy Consulting
CAPA Leadership
Process Improvement
Contract Review
Pharmacy Claim Analysis
RxClaim
Strategic Planning
Audit & Compliance
Commercial & Medicare Pharmacy Benefits
Executive Presentations
Project Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Microsoft Excel
Data Analytics

Timeline

Internal Audit Consultant

OPTUMRX
10.2022 - CurrentRead More

Senior External Audit Analyst

OPTUMRX
06.2018 - 10.2022Read More

Benefit Verification Specialist

ORSINI HEALTHCARE
01.2018 - 06.2018Read More

Data Entry Specialist

JP Morgan Chase
01.2017 - 07.2017Read More

Senior Quality Audit Analyst

OPTUMRX/CATAMARAN
10.2016 - 07.2017Read More

Team Lead/Senior Member Services Representative

OPTUMRX
04.2013 - 10.2016Read More

Accounts Activation Specialist, Resource Specialist/Trainer

Archipelago Learning/Education City
11.2010 - 02.2013Read More

First Institute

Medical Office Specialist Certificate
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Penn Foster College

Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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ANESHIA S. DAVIS