CAREERS & VOLUNTEERING | Employee Benefits Summary Medical Benefits Employees may choose from three health benefit plans — a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) from BlueCross BlueShield or one of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) from BlueChoice HealthCare of South Carolina. All full-time Employees (36 to 40 hrs.) and part-time Employees (20 to 35 hrs.) are eligible for medical benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Dental Benefits The Delta Dental plan provides two levels of coverage for preventive, basic and major repairs and orthodontia. Delta offers a network of dentists. All full-time Employees (36 to 40 hrs.) and part-time Employees (20-25 hrs.) are eligible for dental benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can use pretax dollars for out-of-pocket health care and day care expenses through a Medical Reimbursement Plan and a Dependent Care Reimbursement plan. All full-time Employees (36 to 40 hrs.) and part-time Employees (20-35 hrs.) are eligible for flexible spending account benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Life Insurance Life insurance is provided free of charge for all full-time employees with a benefit amount equal to their annual base pay, not to exceed $300,000. Part-time Employees are eligible for $15,000 coverage free of charge. Employees can purchase additional coverage for themselves, as well as their dependents. Short-term Disability Insurance Short-term disability insurance is provided free of charge to all full-time Employees. The plan benefit is 60% of an employee’s base monthly earnings, not to exceed a weekly maximum of $750. Long-term Disability Insurance Providence provides long-term disability insurance free of charge to all full-time Employees. The plan benefit is 60% of an employee’s base earnings, not to exceed a monthly maximum of $10,000. Tuition Assistance Providence pays up to $5,000 per year for advanced education and certification programs. This benefit is available for both full-time and part-time Employees. Retirement Savings 401(k) Salary Deferral Plan administered by Fidelity Investments All Employees are eligible 50% match on up to 3% of employee’s contributions after one of service Loans and hardship withdrawals available Up to 100 different investment choices available Annual Employer Contribution Providence contributes a percentage of annual gross pay to qualifying Employees The percentage is based on years of service and ranges from 2.25% to 5.5% The contribution goes into your Retirement Savings Plan along with your 401(k) and matching contributions Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Paid vacation days including holidays Full-time and part-time Employees (16+ hours per week) are eligible Accrual rate based on years of service Annual PTO cash-out options are also available Providence Hospitals Employee Mall Purchase fun items such as pens, keychains, hats, shirts and tote bags, you’ll be the envy of your coworkers and show your allegiance to Providence! Buy Here Other benefits Paid bereavement and jury duty leave On-site cafeteria and discounted meals Credit union and premium banking options Direct deposit of paychecks On-site continuing education programs In-house employee counselor Pre-employment and annual health assessments Annual flu shots On-site gift shop Discounts on hospital services for Employees and their dependents Free parking Annual merit increase program Pre-tax insurance premiums Annual service awards banquet employee picnics and barbecues Ice cream socials and annual holiday party Discount tickets to local attractions and entertainment On-site exercise equipment, programs and classes Discount to local fitness center Payroll deduction for various needs Voluntary Universal Life and Critical Illness insurances 50% discount on all Women’s Heart Center services for female Employees and female spouses. Nursing internship and residency programs Flexible scheduling to include weekend only options, PRN programs and a nursing inhouse agency program Voluntary critical illness, whole life and long-term care insurance benefits Employee Discount Cards Additional discounts to area attractions and businesses including: Biltmore House Carowinds Riverbanks Zoo Gamecock Basketball Edventure General Cinemas movie tickets Shoe Carnival Colonial Center Good Year Tire Suddeth Automotive Birkenstock Farefootin' Honey Baked Hams