Optima Health
Shatema Clark is an experienced healthcare professional with a background in configuration analysis and patient advocacy. Currently serving as an Intermediate Configuration Analyst at Sentara Health since August 2020, Shatema previously held the position of Associate Configuration Analyst in the same organization. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Anthem, Inc., where employment was affected by layoffs due to COVID-19, and a Service Associate II at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Shatema's early career involved working as an Administrative Assistant at Churchland Obgyn, providing essential support in patient advocacy and administrative tasks. Shatema holds two certificates from Virginia Wesleyan University in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, as well as Accounting and Finance, and completed a high school equivalency certificate program at Great Bridge High School.
Optima Health
At Optima Health, our goal is to improve health every day, by providing our members with the services, tools, and information to make better choices about their healthcare. We offer innovative programs for members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, integrated clinical and behavioral health services, and pharmacy management—as well as comprehensive health insurance plans. With more than 35 years of experience in the health insurance arena, Optima Health offers a suite of commercial products including consumer-directed, employer-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual health plans, employee assistance programs, and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. We provide health insurance coverage to over 590,000 members. Our provider network features 35,000 providers including specialists, primary care physicians, and hospitals across Virginia. To learn more about Optima Health, visit optimahealth.com.