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Prime Time Program:  Full-time (FT) and part-time with benefits (PTB) employees are eligible for the Prime Time Program and will accrue Vacation/Holiday hours at the same accrual rate, based on length of service to CRHS .

There are three major components to the Prime Time Program:  
1)     Prime Time Hours
2)     Personal Illness Bank, and
3)     Vacation/Holidays.  

1) Prime Time Hours.  Under CRHS's Prime Time Program, eligible employees receive a bank of Prime Time Hours to use however they choose.  These hours are available to new hires on a prorated basis, after successfully completing their 90-day introductory period.  Prime Time Hours, normally used in 4-hour increments, can be used for personal time off, to recuperate from an illness, or to help care for a sick spouse or child.   At the end of the year, it can be transferred to the Personal Illness Bank or traded for cash, depending on account balances. 

Prime Time Hours - New Hire Allocation Table

With the first paycheck received each new calendar year, all eligible employees (FT and PTB), regardless of hire date, will receive Prime Time Hours.  FT employees will receive 56 hours.  PTB employees will receive 28 hours.

2) Personal Illness Bank.    Another component of the Prime Time Program is a Personal Illness Bank, which will be established for each eligible employee.  These hours may be used for the employee's illness, or a family member's illness, but only after all Prime Time Hours have been used.

Employees start with a zero balance in their Personal Illness Bank.  At the end of each year, an employee has three options for any unused Prime Time Hours.  First, an employee can transfer all unused Prime Time Hours to the Personal Illness Bank (480 hours or 60 eight-hour days maximum).

Another option is to "sell back" up to 24 Prime Time Hours as a "wellness bonus" if the number of hours in the employee's Personal Illness Bank has not reached the maximum level (an employee must have at least 80 hours in the personal Illness Bank).  Or an employee can "sell back" all unused Prime Time Hours for a "wellness bonus" if the number of hours in the Personal Illness Bank has reached the maximum level.  Finally, an employee can transfer or "sell back" any combination of hours, as long as the previous criteria are met.

3) Vacation/Holidays.  The final component of the Prime Time Program is Vacation/Holidays.  Eligible employees will earn Vacation/Holidays as follows:

Holidays and Vacation Hours will be grouped together and accrued each pay period.  A few examples are shown below:

• Part-Time With Benefits (PTB):  Each year during the first four years employed, a part-time (PTB) employee working 20 hours a week will earn 40 hours vacation time plus 28 hours holiday time for a total of 68 hours accrued. Each year during the fifth year through year 14, the PTB employee working 20 hours a week will earn 60 hours vacation, plus 28 hours holiday time for a total of 88 hours accrued. And each year during the 15th year and beyond, the PTB employee (working 20 hours a week) earns 80 vacation hours and 28 holiday hours for a total of 108 hours accrued.
• Full-Time (FT):  Each year during the first four years employed, a full-time (FT) employee working 40 hours a week will earn 80 hours vacation time plus 56 hours holiday time for a total of 136 hours accrued. Each year during the fifth year through year 14, the FT employee working 40 hours a week will earn 120 hours vacation, plus 56 hours holiday time for a total of 176 hours accrued. And each year during the 15th year and beyond, the FT employee (working 40 hours a week) earns 160 vacation hours and 56 holiday hours for a total of 216 hours accrued.

Remember, even though PTB employees accrue Vacation/Holiday hours at the same rate as FT employees, they work fewer hours each week, so will naturally accrue fewer Vacation/Holidays to use.   

Unused Vacation/Holiday Hours "roll over" at the end of each calendar year, and continue to accumulate and be available for use to a maximum of 320 hours.  Employees will also have the option to participate in the Vacation Buy Back Program towards the end of the calendar year in which they may sell back a selected amount of hours for a bonus payment.  The employee must sell back a minimum of 80 hours to participate.  20% of the hours will be deposited into the employee's personal illness bank. 

Prime Time Program Benefits Available At Termination.  Only unused Vacation/Holiday Hours will be paid at termination, with a limit of 320 hours total payment.  The Prime Time Hours and Personal Illness Bank are available for use only during the time an individual is employed at CRHS.  Additionally, to be eligible to receive accrued Vacation/Holiday time, the employee MUST give a written, two-working-weeks notice to their supervisor.  Leadership Team members must give a written 30-day notice.

Health Insurance:  The Hospital has health insurance available at a discounted rate of $108.13 per pay period for family coverage and $58.12 per period for single coverage.  The plan offers 100% reimbursement (after $15 co-pay) for all care rendered by a Primary Care Physician up to a $250 maximum; then the deductible and coinsurance applies for any additional charges.  The co-pay when seeing a Specialist is $30.  The deductible is $300 per person/year in network ($600 per family) or $600 deductible per person/year out of network.  An annual wellness benefit of $500 and no-copay is included for routine preventive care expenses. The insurance becomes effective the first of the month following 30 days of active employment.  Prescription Drug Cards:  $10.00 co-pay for generic drugs with automatic generic substitution; greater of $10.00 copay + difference in cost OR $30.00 co-pay for formulary "preferred" drugs; and greater of $10.00 copay + difference in cost OR $50.00 co-pay for formulary "non-preferred" drugs.  Available to full time (FT) and week-end option (WEO) employees who work at least one extra shift each week.

Dental Insurance:  For full-time employees, dental coverage is available at a discounted rate of $18.96 per pay period for family and $7.80 per pay period for single coverage.  Coverage is available for part-time employees with benefits (PTB), however, the employee pays 100% of the premium; $32.42 per pay period for family coverage and $10.90 per pay period for single coverage.  The deductible is $25.00 per person/year.  The dental insurance is preventive coverage, restorative and orthodontic care.  Available to full time and part-time with benefits (PTB) only.

Vision Insurance:  For full-time (FT) and part-time employees with benefits (PTB), vision coverage is available at a group rate of $8.68 per pay period for family and $4.04 per pay period for single coverage.  There are a large number of service providers in Conway and surrounding communities.  Our Vision Insurance offers a comprehensive package of benefits designed to promote good eye health.  After a $25 deductible, the Plan will cover annual eye exams in full, lenses in full once every 12 months, and frames in full up to $140 every 24 months.  Contact lenses are available if desired, with a benefit up to $140 every 12 months, in lieu of frames and lenses.

Section 125 Plan:  CRHS requires all FT and PTB employees with insurance benefits to participate in a Section 125 Program, which enables employees to put aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dental and/or health insurance.  They may also elect to include child-care expenses and future medical expenses not covered by insurance.

Long Term Disability Insurance:  The Hospital provides long-term disability insurance to become effective after six (6) months active employment.  To receive disability, the employee must be off work twelve (12) consecutive weeks; then the insurance will pay up to 60% of your base pay, depending on the severity of your disability, until age 65.  Available to full time employees only.

Short Term Disability Insurance: For full-time (FT) and part-time employees with benefits (PTB).  The employee will have a 14 day waiting period and the insurance will pay up to 60% of employees base salary.

Life Insurance: The Hospital provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.  This becomes effective the first day of employment.  For full time (FT) employees only.

Retirement Plan:  401(k) - Eligible after 6 months of service, 500 hours worked, and 21 years of age.   CRHS may match up to 6% of salary, depending on the financial condition of the organization.   Not available to Pool employees.

Hospital Discount: 20% on hospital services at CRHS and CRRH for employees, their spouse, and/or dependent children for full time and PTB employees.  10% for pool and PTNB employees.

Health & Fitness Center Discount:  Discount rates are available:  50% to full-time employees, 30% to part-time employees (PTB and PTNB), and 20% to pool employees.

Cafeteria Discount:  All CRHS employees are eligible for 20% discount (after showing CRHS ID Badge).

Jury Duty:  Employees will receive regular scheduled pay while serving.

Funeral Leave: In accordance with existing policy,  up to 24 hours of scheduled work time may be taken as paid leave for a death in the immediate family, depending on the funeral date and the employee's work schedule.

Employee Assistance Program:   All employees are eligible for CRHS's Employee Assistance Program, through special arrangements with Counseling Associates, Inc.

Annual Merit Review:  Full-time and part-time employees (PTB and PTNB) are eligible to participate in the CRHS Merit Review Program, and will be eligible for annual merit increases, based on evaluations of their performance and the approved Budget.

Employee Eudcational Loan Program:  FT and PTB employees, who have worked at least 1,040 hours during the 6 months prior to application, are eligible for CRHS's Educational Loan Program.

Free Parking:  All employees are eligible for free parking on the Medical Center Campus in designated areas.