Albany Medical CenterWorkforce Overview

March 10, 2008

As an employer and business, AMC’s economic impact: • is over $760 million annually• employees more than 6,600 people • produces an additional 15,800 indirect jobs• is the second largest non-public employer in the Capital Region

• Albany Medical Center (AMC) is the only academic medical center in Northeastern New York State. It is the critical trauma and tertiary care center for a region with 2.8 million persons.

• AMC is not part of a large private or public university – one of only four such academic medical centers nationwide.

• Because it is not affiliated with a major university system, it has limited access to dollars and financial capital.

• The Center is critically dependent on patient care revenues to sustain itself. Revenue from patient care services provides over 86% of the Center’s budget.

• The Hospital alone provides almost 70% of all revenue.

• Thus, the Hospital and its success are critical to sustaining and growing the Center’s financial resources, and preserving its missions of patient care, research, and education.

• Hospital – Largest in region, with 651 beds; offers services not available elsewhere.

• Faculty Practice – Unlike other hospitals, AMC employs 250 physicians. Many are unique “specialists”.

• Community Physician Partnerships – Over 500 community physicians can admit patients to the Hospital and our South Clinical Campus.

• Education and Research – AMC’s physicians (both employed and community partners) are also educators and researchers.

• 24/7/365 – As the Region’s Trauma Center, critical services and staff are available to provide the highest level of care around the clock, every day.

• Albany Medical College was founded in 1839 by Alden

March MD.

• It is one of only 4 medical schools nationwide not affiliated

with, or part of, a large university.

• The College operates educational programs that award the

following diplomas/degrees:

• Medical Degree (4 year program)

• Graduate Medical Education Program (Residents)

• Master of Science

• PhD in Science

• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

• Physician Assistant (Master’s)

• Master’s in Bioethics

• In addition, the College offers a variety of educational

seminars, classes and conferences through the Office of

Continuing Medical Education.

• Albany Medical College employs 111 scientists

• Research grants were at $22.4m in 2006

• The College’s research program is organized under four Interdisciplinary Research Centers (IRCs). Each one focuses on a specific type of biomedical research.

The Four IRCs are:

• The Center for Cardiovascular Sciences

• The Center for Cell Biology and Cancer Research

• The Center for Immunology and Microbial Disease

• The Center for Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience

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This graphic is a sample of job categories at Albany Medical Center. The Center employs approximately 6,600 people.

Job Category 1997 data 2007 data Change

Officials and Managers

(does not include front line

supervisors)

300

5% of workforce

325

5% of workforce

+25 / 8% growth

Professionals

(4 or more years post-high school)

3,000

49% of workforce

3,400

51% of workforce

+400 / 13% growth

Technicians

(1-2 years post-high school)

970

15% of workforce

1,100

17% of workforce

+130 / 13% growth

Administrative Support

(1-2 years post-high school)

1,150

19% of workforce

1,050

16% of workforce

-100 / 9% decline

Craft Workers

(1-2 years post-high school)

80

1% of workforce

80

1% of workforce

No change

Service Workers

(HS/GED preferred; 50% require

computer usage)

600

10% of workforce

625

10% of workforce

+25 / 4% growth

TOTAL 6,100 6,580 +480 / 8% growth

Job examples by categoryExamples

Professionals (4 or more years post-high school) Physicians, Physician AssistantsNurse Practitioners, Registered NursesCase ManagersPharmacistsPhysical, Occupational, Speech, and Hearing TherapistsDieticiansLab TechnologistsLibrariansI.T. programmers, analystsFinance staff (accountants, auditors, etc.)HR, Marketing, PR, Legal, Development

Technicians (1-2 years post-high school) Medical Record CodersRespiratory Therapy TechniciansImaging, OR, and Pharmacy TechniciansPhlebotomistsDay Care Teachers

Admin. Support (1-2 years post-high school) Reception, RegistrationMedical BillingLibrary Assistants

Craft Workers (1-2 years post-high school) Plumbers, Electricians, PaintersCarpenters, Mechanics

Service Workers (HS/GED preferred) Security Officers, Food Service, TransportationHousekeeping, Patient Support Associates