Rita Mannke Greene, Bs, Msn, Rn
About Rita Mannke Greene, Bs, Msn, Rn
Rita Mannke Greene is a Specialty Transplant Complex Case Manager at Highmark, Inc., with extensive experience in transplant case management and a strong background in nursing and healthcare administration. She has held various roles in organizations such as Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Montefiore, and has earned multiple degrees in nursing and health care administration.
Current Role at Highmark
Rita Mannke Greene serves as a Specialty Transplant Complex Case Manager at Highmark, Inc. She has held this position since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience in managing complex transplant cases. Her role involves coordinating care for patients undergoing both solid and non-solid organ transplants. She specializes in discharge planning, ensuring that patients transition smoothly from hospital to home or other care settings.
Previous Experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
From 2004 to 2009, Rita worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association as the Blue Distinction For Transplant Network Plan Contact. During her five years in this role, she was responsible for overseeing transplant network plans and ensuring compliance with established standards. This experience contributed to her expertise in transplant case management.
Background in Nursing and Education
Rita has a solid educational foundation in nursing and healthcare administration. She studied at St. Francis School of Nursing, where she achieved her Registered Nurse (RN) designation. She furthered her education at Waynesburg University, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Staff Development and Patient Education from 2009 to 2010, and another MSN in Nursing Administration from 2007 to 2009.
Experience in Healthcare Management
Rita has extensive experience in healthcare management, having worked at Highmark, Inc. in various roles from 1992 to 2004. Her positions included Product Management and Development, as well as Product Specialist, where she spent a total of 12 years. This background in utilization review has enhanced her capabilities in case management.
Involvement in Alumni Council at Point Park University
From 1997 to 2006, Rita served as an Alumni Council Member and Treasurer at Point Park University. During her nine years in this role, she contributed to alumni engagement and fundraising efforts, fostering connections between the university and its graduates.