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The Perfect Cure for the Job Search Blues To remain competitive in today's job market, OCH Regional Medical Center provides its employees with much more than just a job. We pride ourselves in being a technologically- advanced facility with knowledgeable healthcare providers that work in a positive and rewarding environment as a team to provide our patients high-quality and compassionate care. In addition, we offer our team members a generous benefits package that is reviewed annually to ensure that it continues to meet their needs. And, each year, we host an Employee Benefits Fair to give team members the opportunity to review and change existing benefits as well as to select additional benefits to meet the changing needs of their families and lifestyles. The following is only a sampling of this generous benefits package at present: Retirement OCH maintains an excellent tax-deferred retirement plan for our employees. After one year of service, OCH provides an employer-paid base contribution of 7.5% of salary plus an employer-paid matching plan that matches employee contributions at 50%, up to a 5% employee contribution. Employees may contribute up to the legal maximum on a tax-deferred basis. Vesting is 100% after five years of service. Administered by AIG VALIC, the plan offers both index and actively managed mutual funds in all major asset classes as well as a guaranteed fixed interest option. An additional option available to employees is an innovative goal-based investment management program. OCH-Provided Insurance To assist in providing financial protection for employees and their families in the event of disability or death, OCH provides the following for full-time employees after three (3) months of employment: • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance equal to one year' s salary to a maximum of $50,000. Optional Insurance Health OCH is self-insured and part of the BlueCross/BlueShield of Mississippi network of healthcare providers offering employees the choice of convenience and reputation for specialized services. Employees receive the richest benefits when receiving services provided at OCH. Health insurance premiums are employer and employee paid and coverage is effective the first day of the month following employment. Dental Dental insurance is offered as a voluntary benefit with coverage effective the first day of the month following employment. The plan provides coverage for preventative care as well as major restorative procedures. Vision Vision insurance is a voluntary benefit covering routine eye care, including eye exams and eyeglasses or contacts. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following employment. Supplemental Benefits Cancer/ICU Education Assistance and Continuing Education A limited number of education assistance and scholarship programs are available for professional career advancement endeavors. In addition, payment is made for most continuing education workshops. Wellness Connection Membership A wonderful feature of OCH is the Wellness Connection, a total fitness center dedicated to improving the health and well being of every member. Located in the OCH HealthPlex, the facility provides free and machine weights, cardiovascular equipment, a three-lane indoor pool, aerobic dance studio, indoor walking track and outdoor nature and fitness trail, as well as massage therapy and childcare services and special interest classes such as yoga, tai chi, ballroom dance and others. As a benefit to hospital employees, the facility's initial baseline fitness assessment fee is waived, and they are offered a reduced monthly membership rate. Flexible Benefits Plan Eligible employees may select the benefit of tax sheltering premiums for most insurance plans. In addition, after one year of service, they have the option of redirecting their salary on a pretax basis to pay for unreimbursed medical and dependent daycare expenses. Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave OCH leadership understands the importance of having a life outside of work and is pleased to offer full-time employees the following accrual schedule for paid leave: 1 - 2 years - 10 vacation days & 6 holidays per year or 4.95 hours per pay period Full-time employees accrue sick leave at 6 days per year or 1.9 hours per pay period. Full-time employees accrue 6 paid holidays per year. These include New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and a day of choice. Other Benefits Include: Competitive Salaries We are pleased to offer our employees access to a generous benefits package, which is an excellent complement to the positive, rewarding and family-like work environment at our facility. If you desire additional information about the hospital or its benefits structure, please do not hesitate to contact the OCH Human Resources Department at (662) 615-2506. We'd be happy to assist you in any way ... After all, our job is to take care of the people that take care of the people!
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