Fernando Alvarez

Fernando Alvarez has a diverse work experience spanning several companies in the healthcare industry. Fernando started their career in 1993 as a Medicaid Technician II at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where they provided assistance to Medicaid providers regarding billing questions and prior authorization requests. From 1998 to 2000, they worked as a Medical Biller at Evergreen Pharmaceutical of CA (OMNICARE), overseeing billing processes and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of bills.

In 2001, Alvarez joined Valley Western Pharmacy Services (OMNICARE) as a Pharmacy Operations Manager, responsible for managing the dispensing pharmacy's operations and implementing workflow and productivity measures. Fernando then moved on to PharMerica Corporation, where they served as a Financial Operations Manager from 2006 to 2010. In this role, Alvarez oversaw Billing Department operations, guided the operation manager and corporate on staffing issues, implemented departmental procedures and controls, and aided in the development and modification of departmental policies and processes.

From 2010 to 2013, Alvarez worked as a Billing Manager at Pharmacy Advantage, an Omnicare Co, where they were responsible for the efficient operation of the business office, including accounts receivable, billing, collections, and payroll. Fernando also conducted cost/benefit analysis of contracts and audited reimbursements for accuracy.

In 2013, Alvarez joined Premier Pharmacy Services as the Director of Billing and Data Analytics. In this position, they oversaw all billing operations, utilized advanced skills in quantitative data management and analysis, and worked with health claims data, medication adherence, and performance measurements.

Most recently, in 2023, Alvarez became the Regional Director of Billing and Data Analytics at Polaris Pharmacy Services.

Fernando Alvarez attended the University of the Cordilleras from 1989 to 1993. During this period, they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science, specializing in Systems Analysis and Design.