Orlando Garcia

Orlando Garcia, BSPharm has a diverse range of work experience in the healthcare industry. Orlando founded AvaMed, Inc. in 2015 and turned it into a reality in 2016, focusing on automating healthcare staffing for providers. Orlando served as the CEO of AvaMed Workforce, providing healthcare recruitment outsourcing services, and later also became the CEO of AvaMed Workforce, focusing on generating revenue through recruitment services. Orlando was also the COO of NRS Staffing from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, they founded PharmPro Network and HealthPro Network in 2009, where they served as the Founder and CEO, creating a healthcare staffing firm dedicated to excellent customer service and long-term relationships. Orlando had roles as a Senior Advisor at HealthPro Network Inc. and PharmPro Network, where they assisted with various aspects of running a staffing firm and advised on acquisitions and funding sources. Furthermore, Orlando worked as an Account Manager/Executive in the Pharmacy Division at Mediscan Staffing Services, sourcing and placing pharmacy professionals. Orlando also held roles as a Regional Sales Manager at MedSmart Consulting, developing relationships with healthcare facilities, and as a Medical Writer at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Earlier in their career, Orlando worked as a Marketing and Sales Manager at ARX, Accurate RX Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, where they marketed compounding products and made nationwide cold calls. Orlando also worked at AmerisourceBergen as a Regional Sales Manager, focusing on developing new accounts for home infusion services. Lastly, Orlando worked as a Pharmacy Instructor at American Career College.

Orlando Garcia, BSPharm. pursued their education in the field of medicine and pharmacy. Orlando began their journey in 1993 at UC Santa Barbara, where they completed their pre-requisites for medical and pharmacy school, focusing on pharmacology. From 1996 to 1999, they attended the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. After completing their undergraduate education, Orlando continued their studies at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from 1999 to 2001, where they pursued a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and completed the first-year medical school curriculum. In addition to their formal education, they obtained a certification in Innovative Customer Service Techniques from LinkedIn in November 2016.