Alma Sanchez
About Alma Sanchez
Alma Sanchez is a Community Health Navigator currently working at MedZed in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. She has a background in health coordination, having previously held positions at Cambrian Homecare and Knights Landing One Health Center, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis.
Work at MedZed
Alma Sanchez has been employed at MedZed as a Community Health Navigator since 2022. In this role, she focuses on addressing health-related social needs and conducting assessments in various environments, including field, home, or via phone. Her responsibilities include engaging with patients and families using motivational interviewing techniques, documenting interactions, and monitoring patient progress. She also updates the care team and maintains thorough notes throughout the member's care.
Previous Experience in Community Health
Before joining MedZed, Alma Sanchez worked at Cambrian Homecare as a Care Coordinator from 2019 to 2022. During her three years there, she conducted health-related social needs screenings and assessments. Additionally, she served as a Patient Coordinator at Knights Landing One Health Center from 2017 to 2018, where she was involved in patient care and support. Alma also held a position as a Financial Aid Administrative Assistant at the University of California, Davis from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Alma Sanchez earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology, emphasizing Biology, and a minor in Public Health from the University of California, Davis. She studied from 2014 to 2018, acquiring knowledge that supports her current role in community health navigation. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in conducting health-related assessments and engaging with patients effectively.
Skills and Techniques
In her professional roles, Alma Sanchez utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to effectively engage with patients and their families. She is skilled in conducting health-related social needs screenings and assessments, which are crucial for understanding and addressing patient needs. Alma is also responsible for goal setting with patients and families according to their care plans, ensuring that care is tailored to individual circumstances.