Patricia Cruz

Patricia Cruz is an experienced healthcare operations professional currently serving as the Director of Operations at Community Health Resources since February 2015. Previously, Patricia held the position of Practice/Regional Manager at Hartford HealthCare from July 2009 to December 2013, where responsibilities included transitioning six practices to the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, managing over 56 employees, overseeing payroll, and handling financial management for multiple practices. From August 2005 to June 2009, Patricia worked as Practice Administrator at Plastic Surgery Center, Inc., overseeing financial management and operations for a surgical facility and skin care center with 12 employees. Earlier in Patricia’s career, as Practice Manager at CT Children's Medical Center from June 2002 to July 2005, involvement included supervising 22 employees and participating in the CCMC/FPP Compliance Committee. Educational background includes attendance at Middlesex Community College.