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Health and Welfare
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Retirement
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Workplace Flexibility
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Paid Time Off
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Family Support
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Fitness/Stress Management Support
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Other Unique Benefits
Medical
Medical insurance is provided by Highmark. All medical plans include prescription drug coverage and may include spousal coverage for those who do not have coverage otherwise available to them. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following 30 days of service.
Dental
Dental insurance is provided through MetLife, which gives eligible employees access to a national dental network. Our plan is unique with no annual deductible and an extensive list of providers. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following 30 days of service.
Vision
St. Clair offers vision insurance through VSP. This program offers employee access to a select list of providers, and annual exam coverage which distinguishes our plan from others. Reduced, out of network coverage is also provided. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following 30 days of service
Life Insurance
All full time and part time employees are covered with life insurance at one times their annual salary (rounded to the nearest thousand) and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Additional life insurance is available through payroll deduction in volumes of one, two or three times annual salary. Dependent life insurance is also available upon purchase of supplemental life insurance.
Short Term Disability
Short term disability (STD) is available through AFLAC and pays a percentage of your salary if you become temporarily disabled, meaning that you are not able to work for a short period of time due to sickness or injury (excluding on-the-job injuries, which are covered by workers compensation insurance). A typical STD policy provides you with a weekly portion of your salary for a predetermined amount of time based upon the plan you purchase.
Long Term Disability
Long term disability insurance is provided to all full time employees on January 1st following date of hire. The plan stipulates that a six-month elimination period must be met, prior to benefits being paid. Benefits are payable at 60% of base monthly earnings.
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Retirement/Pension Plan
All employees are covered by the defined benefit retirement plan provided by the Hospital subject to plan eligibility. Employees with five or more years of service are vested in the retirement plan benefits. The benefit is based on years of service and final average earnings. This plan is funded entirely by the hospital and benefits are insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Upon vesting, a future pension benefit is guaranteed (either in the form of a lump sum distribution or monthly annuity) and is not subject to the volatility of investments in the market.
403(b) Tax Sheltered Savings Plan
A 403(b) Plan is a plan that allows you to save money for your retirement in addition to the pension benefit provided to you by the Hospital. If you choose to participate, you receive immediate tax benefits (contributions are deducted from your gross pay before taxes are figured) and you can look forward to potentially rewarding long-term returns through tax-deferred earnings. Investment options include mutual funds with various levels of risk and a guaranteed fixed income account.
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Not all departments work the same schedule of hours. As the Hospital must provide service 24-hours a day every day of the year, employees may be required to be on duty some weekends, evenings, nights and holidays. Employees and managers are encouraged to maintain open lines of communication regarding all employment matters, especially scheduling. Employee needs with schedules are met in a variety of ways- 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12-hour shifts may be worked depending on need and availability. In areas where patient care is not an issue, i.e., in business office environments, start and end times are flexible; and where technology allows, telecommuting is possible. Additionally, many employees participate in working three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts for a total of 36 hours while maintaining full-time benefits and other employees work four (4) ten (10) hour days.
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Vacation
All full time employees accrue vacation days based on full time years of service and position status. The minimum accrual is 10 days per calendar year (3.08 hours are accrued each pay period). The maximum accrual is 25 days per calendar year (7.7 hours are accrued each pay period) after 25 years of service. All part time employees accrue vacation days based upon their budgeted hours. Accrued vacation may be carried over and carry over vacation is not forfeited, meaning there is no maximum accrual. Employees may sell up to 40 hours of vacation time back to the hospital in lieu of time off once each year in the last pay period of the year upon employee request during the published sell back period.
Vacation Buy Back
Since the purpose of vacation is to provide a period for rest and relaxation the Hospital encourages all employees to utilize the Vacation Time benefits they accrue. In the event an employee is unable to utilize their Vacation Time as hoped, the Hospital will buy back up to 40 hours of Vacation Time per year.
Sick Days
All full time employees accrue 10 sick days per calendar year (3.08 hours are accrued each pay period). All part time employees accrue sick days based upon their budgeted hours. The accrued sick balance carries over from year to year, uncapped, to be used for illness or injury of the employee during the elimination period for long-term disability benefits (if eligible). Accrued sick days are added to years of service at the time of retirement as an increase in the pension plan benefit service.
Holidays
All full time employees receive six (6) paid holidays.
Personal Days
The Hospital designates Personal Days as Select Days. All full time and part time employees may purchase Select Days. The maximum number of days available for purchase is eight (8). The hourly rate of pay times the number of hours purchased, divided by 24 pay periods, determines the payroll deduction. Unused Select Days are paid to the employee in the last paycheck of the year. Select time is pro-rated upon reclassification to stand-by status or termination of employment.
Bereavement
All full-time employees receive three-days of pay and part-time employees receive two-days of pay in the event of absence due to a death in their immediate family.
Jury Duty
All full-time and part-time employees will receive payment of their regular wages for up to three weeks while on jury duty. Employees who are required to serve on a jury for longer than three weeks may choose to utilize Vacation or Select Time.
Military Leave
All employees of the Hospital would be granted a leave of absence for military purposes in the event they are called to or volunteer for military duty. Employees returning from a military leave will be compensated at the same wage and salary scale position as they would have been had military service not intervened.
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The Hospital offers a Dependent Care Budget Account which provides for tax-free reimbursement for dependent care expenses, such as daycare. Employees decide how many benefit dollars they would like to commit to the dependent care reimbursement each year. Based on the annual amount you elect, the Hospital will off-set a portion of that election as described below
| Annual Election | Hospital Pays | Employee Pays |
| $ 500 | $240.08 | $259.92 |
| $1,000 | $350.08 | $649.92 |
| $1,500 | $450.08 | $1,039.92 |
| $2,000 | $570.08 | $1,429.92 |
| $2,500 | $615.04 | $1,884.96 |
| $3,000 | $660.00 | $2,340.00 |
| $3,500 | $705.20 | $2,794.84 |
| $4,000 | $750.16 | $3,249.88 |
| $4,500 | $795.12 | $3,704.88 |
| $5,000 | $840.08 | $4,159.92 |
529 Plan
St. Clair recognizes how important it is to prepare for your child's future, so we offer employees participation in a 529 college savings plan. Employees may contribute to the education savings plan through debit of checking or savings accounts. If the funds are used for educational purposes, the earnings on investments are federal tax-free upon distribution of the funds.
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The Hospital has an on-site fitness center that is available to all employees for a nominal fee. A one-time membership fee of $25.00 is payable upon joining the center and thereafter the fee is $5.00 every pay period. Additionally, the Hospital offers the following programs to both employees and the public
- Asthma Education Programs
- Better Breathers Programs for pulmonary health problems
- Cancer Support Group
- Diabetes Education Programs
- Parenting Classes to assist individuals with newborns
- Safe Sitter Program to provide needed skills for babysitting
- Smoking Cessation Classes
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Tuition Reimbursement
All full time and part time employees are eligible immediately for reimbursement of tuition related to their position, or another position, within the hospital. Reimbursement of 100% of tuition is made upon receipt of tuition request, receipts and grades. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2,000 for full time employees and $1,000 for part time employees.
Tuition Reduction Programs / On-Site Classes
The Hospital has also worked diligently to negotiate discounted rates on tuition for our employees at numerous local colleges and universities. These discounts range from 20-50% off of the college/university's published tuition rates, and are offered by LaRoche College, Carlow University, Chatham College and Duquesne University. Additionally, LaRoche College and the University of St. Francis offer classes towards bachelor's and master's degrees on-site at St. Clair Hospital.
Hospital Services
Employees and dependent members of their immediate family are eligible to receive a 50% discount on charges for services provided by the Hospital that are not covered under health insurance.
Pharmacy Benefits
Employees may purchase over-the-counter medications in the Hospital pharmacy at wholesale prices. Employees may also make use of the Hospital's on-site pharmacy to have their own prescriptions filled, thus saving them time away from work.
Employee Assistance Program
This program is provided free of charge to employees. Employees may meet with an EAP counselor for assistance with personal problems, including marital and family distress, alcohol and drug dependency, and financial difficulties.
Credit Union
An in-house credit union is available to employees of St. Clair Hospital for checking, savings, Christmas Club and loans.
24/7 Rock Around the Clock Café
Employee suggestions resulted in the opening of an on-site café, serving sandwiches and drinks, to be available to employees and visitors 24-hours a day/7-days a week.
Celebration Events
The Hospital has hosted various celebration events for employees. The Celebration Team, which is a subset of the Customer Service Task Force, has the responsibility of planning and hosting the events. Past events include Steeler Superbowl Tailgate Party, ice cream socials, a celebration for the Top 100 Hospitals award, a St. Patrick's Day Party, and an Octoberfest Party! For all of these occasions, party tents are set-up on Hospital property and the catered event is held for all three shifts so that all employees can participate regardless of their work schedule.
Employee Reward/Recognition
Various forms of employee reward/recognition exist within St. Clair Hospital. Annually employees are evaluated by their managers for eligibility of a general salary increase (if granted by the Board) or advancement to the next pay step in the pay scale for their position, or for a cash bonus payment. Employees in the disciplinary process or who fail to meet performance expectations do not receive any form of monetary increase or award.
Service Awards are presented to full time and part time employees for every five years of service at the annual Service Awards dinner. A gift card in various denominations is awarded based on years of service.
Halloween Party
The Hospital's Halloween party for children is a popular event with both employees and the public. Offered as a safe alternative to other Halloween events, the Hospital sponsors this program and provides children the opportunity to Trick or Treat within the friendly confines of the Hospital. Employees participate by wearing costumes and greeting the children as they arrive at the Hospital.
Door Decorating Contest
Annually the Hospital sponsors a holiday door decorating contest. Each department will decorate the door to their office/suite and prizes are awarded to the winning departments.
Casual Dress
In areas that do not require healthcare specific uniforms, the Hospital has adopted a casual business dress policy in all areas. The implementation of this policy has had a positive impact on employee morale.
Employee Teams
Various employee teams are formed to address issues/concerns regarding employment or patient care. Two recent teams have addressed ways to reduce medical errors and patient falls.
Employee Flu Vaccine Program
Each year employees are offered a free flu vaccine during the months of November through February. Last year over 1000 employees participated in this program.
Legal Services Plan
All employees are eligible to participate in a legal service plan. This benefit provides access to an attorney 24/7, discounted legal services and several document preparation services free of charge. Payroll deduction is available for full time and part time employees. Stand-by employees may also participate but must pay the premium through direct debit of their bank account. Identity theft insurance is also available.
Long Term Care Insurance
This insurance program through AFLAC provides coverage of nursing home benefits including care received in the home, adult day care centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.
Parking
Free parking is available on a first come/first serve basis in the open lot behind the parking garage. Otherwise, on-site parking is available to all employees at a cost of $1.00 per day. Employees with 15 years of service or more receive free parking privileges.
Personal Accident Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance is available through AFLAC and is designed to pay you a benefit in the event you have a non-work related accident. Specific sum benefits ranging from $25 to $10,000 are payable under the program for injuries sustained in a covered accident. An accident disability rider is also available.
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