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Iesha Davis

Aurora,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Quality and Performance professional with over 8 years of experience improving healthcare operations, implementing quality procedures, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting compliance initiatives across payer and provider systems. Strong background in HEDIS/STAR quality programs, risk mitigation, process improvement, QMS documentation, and root cause analysis. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading data-driven quality initiatives, and supporting federal and state healthcare standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Performance Specialist / Analyst

Untied Health Group/ Optum
, CO
08.2019 - Current

Lead quality and performance initiatives to support closure of HEDIS/STAR gaps, improve care delivery, and enhance provider and member engagement.

• Conduct comprehensive root cause analyses to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and evaluate effectiveness through continuous monitoring.

• Develop and maintain quality reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for leadership review, highlighting trends, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Perform in-depth data analysis using multiple systems to identify high-risk populations, quality gaps, and workflow inefficiencies requiring intervention.

• Support operational controls and validate compliance with internal and external quality standards.

• Collaborate with leadership, administrative teams, and clinical providers to align process improvements with organizational goals, ensuring successful implementation and adoption.

• Facilitate member outreach efforts, provider communication, and documentation review to ensure accuracy and completeness of quality records.

• Implemented risk mitigation strategies that strengthened HIPAA compliance and reduced vulnerabilities in protected health information management.

Executive Assistant / Front Office Manager

Freedom Healthcare Staffing
Aurora, CO
06.2017 - 08.2019

Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal documentation, and quality workflows.

• Conducted internal audits, resolved discrepancies, and implemented quality improvements to strengthen operational accuracy.

• Managed onboarding, employee credentialing documentation, and compliance with HR and organizational policies.

• Oversaw scheduling, office operations, and communication processes ensuring effective workflow management.

Contact Center Representative

Planned Parenthood
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017

• Maintained accuracy in patient data entry, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling.

• Followed strict compliance guidelines aligned with HIPAA and organizational quality standards.

• Achieved performance KPIs related to documentation accuracy, timeliness, and communication quality.

Provider Data Management Analyst

Centene Corporation
St. Louis, MO
09.2014 - 11.2015

• Managed credentialing and re-credentialing processes aligned with NCQA standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conducted audits of provider data ensuring 98% accuracy and compliance with federal/state policies.

• Updated and improved SOPs to strengthen quality controls and streamline operations.

• Prepared credentialing committee materials, maintained audit-ready documentation, and supported regulatory reviews.

Education

Master of Arts - Health Administration

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Missouri College
MO
10-2012

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Allied College
MO
12-2006

Skills

Quality Assurance & QMS Documentation

Audit Management (Process-Based & Risk-Based)

Compliance (HIPAA, NCQA, CMS, MMIS Quality Standards)

Data Analysis & Quality Performance Reporting

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Planning

Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization

SharePoint Document Management

Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Support

KPI Tracking & Performance Measurement

EMR/Epic CRM SharePoint Excel Reporting Tools

Certification

Medicare and Retirement Certification 1,2&3

Timeline

Practice Performance Specialist / Analyst

Untied Health Group/ Optum
08.2019 - Current

Executive Assistant / Front Office Manager

Freedom Healthcare Staffing
06.2017 - 08.2019

Contact Center Representative

Planned Parenthood
08.2016 - 05.2017

Provider Data Management Analyst

Centene Corporation
09.2014 - 11.2015

Master of Arts - Health Administration

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Missouri College

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Allied College