DANA LICHTMAN
*** *. ******** ***., *. Massapequa, NY 11758
P: 516-***-****, E: *************@*****.***
Education
Case Western Reserve University, Mandell School May 2021
Master’s of Social Work
Columbia University January 1985
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Cornell University May 1983
Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology
Social Work
South Oaks Hospital January 2019-present
Experience
Social Work Intern: Amityville, NY
•Performed intakes and assessments on new and existing clients
•Facilitated group meetings utilizing various techniques
•Helped to devise treatment plans for dual-diagnosis outpatients
•Collaborated with field supervisor to plan activities for group meetings including self-care and harm-reduction
•Assisted clients with discharge planning, focusing on their individual goals and outcomes
Northwell Health Hospice Care Network January 2014-present
Volunteer: Woodbury, NY
•Provided patient and family support for those in the hospice program
•Planned and facilitated adult and youth bereavement groups
•Conducted phone calls weekly to provide support to primary caregivers through the Angels program
•Visited homes to provide companionship and support for those on program
Joseph’s House February 2019-present
Volunteer: Troy, NY
•Emotionally supported residents of Joseph’s House through conversations and interactions
•Made nutritious meals and served them to residents
•Member of outreach community support program
Additional
Northwell Health, South Shore University Hospital April 2011-present
Work Experience Admitting Clerk
•Register incoming patients to obtain identifying information and other data necessary for registration.
•Verify that insurance is active and collect point of service payments.
•Check insurance coverage is in effect for the procedure. Obtain additional authorization for services including PT, OT, outpatient cardiac and pulmonary rehab through contact with more than 25 health insurance companies.
•Schedule patients for their required services using specialized appointment program.
•Provide patients with exemplary customer service skills and excellent service vision.
•Maintain a good rapport with patients while being empathetic and efficient.
•Cross-trained in various departments including labor and delivery, cardiac cath, Pre-surgical testing, and the ED. Process urgent, bedside ED admissions.
•Assisted in Pension Audit Project from June 2006 – December 2006
•Was previously a nurse at Long Island Jewish Hospital, 1/1985 – 6/1985
Weight Watchers
Center Manager: Wantagh March 2001- July 2015
Receptionist: Wantagh 3/2001 - Present
•Center Manager for largest volume center in the United States
•Responsible for delivering the Weight Watcher’s Service Vision to the staff and members.
•Developed process and tracking methodology for dealing with member issues.
•Coordinated annual program integration and changeover on a personal level to each client and staff member.
•Scheduled and adjusted staff to ensure efficient operation of center.
•Supervised computer system/program installation.
•Trainer and Mentor for receptionists and new staff on basic member processing.
•Established inventory management and ordering process, and, responsible for cash control.
Awards
Southside Hospital Service Excellence Award
2014
Nassau County PTA Honorary Lifetime Award
2012
Weight Watchers Receptionist of the Year Service Vision Award
2010, 2004
Weight Watchers Center Manager of the Year
2008
Girl Scouts of Nassau County Volunteer Appreciation Award
2006
Professional
National Association of Social Workers, Member (NASW)
October 2019-present
Affiliations
Nassau-Suffolk Association of Social Workers, Member
December 2020-present
Columbia University School of Nursing Alumni Association, Member
1985-present
Cornell University Alumni Association
1984-present
Community
Maryland SPCA, Virtual Reading Program Volunteer
August 2020-present
Activities/
Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Association Registrar/Recruiter
September 1993-present
Plainedge School District PTA Treasurer
September 1999-June 2002
Plainedge School District PTA, President
September 1997-June 1999