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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that new health care jobs remained at about 20,000 in July, though down 10,000 over last year. Further, its statistics claim the unemployment rate in health care is one of the lowest among all job sectors at just above 6 percent.

The fallout, however, has begun to affect the insurance industry which is responding to the benefits reduction of employers struggling to cut costs and to those who no longer have coverage due to job loss. As a trickle-down measure, insurance companies are no longer offering some services or are laying-off staff.



The recent MedZilla (www.Medzilla.com) employment report asked "once everyone who is not involved in patient care is laid off, who will health care agencies eliminate?"

According to MedZilla, recent reductions in scope of personnel targeted Pennsylvania: West Penn Allegheny Health System, Caraco, and PPD. Yet, companies in Massachusetts, New Jersey and California had job increases. Additionally, recruiting of new applicants took place actively in New Jersey, Louisiana and Illinois.

Job Search Tips

Dr. Frank Heasley, Founder/CEO, MedZilla.com explains that using a niche job site is one aspect of a job search. He recommends attending job fairs. "Never underestimate even the tiniest amount of face-time with a recruiter or human resource officer," he said. "Knowing who you need to follow up with is immensely valuable information so that, when you do apply online, you'll know who you're talking to."

MedZilla.com is a niche job site serving hiring needs for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, science and health care. Their jobs database contains approximately 7,500 positions, while their resume database has more than 285,000 resumes with 16,800 less than three months old.

Watch for a health care workforce report in the September issue of DOTmed Business News