PEACEHEALTH SYSTEM SERVICES (Bellevue, WA)

Q: Does PeaceHealth’s system services offer health insurance?

A: Yes. Employees may choose from among three medical plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. Employees may also participate in flexible spending accounts by depositing pre-tax dollars into accounts to offset uninsured medical claims or dependent care expenses.

Q: When do medical benefits become effective?

A: Medical benefits are effective on the first day of the month after your date of hire in a benefits-eligible position (at least 20 hours/week).

Q: What other insurance does PeaceHealth’s system services offer?

A: Life insurance for employees and their dependents, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D) for employees. Employees may opt for additional life insurance (for themselves or their dependents) or AD&D insurance. Long-term disability coverage is provided at no cost to employees.

Q: Does PeaceHealth offer a retirement savings plan?

A: Yes. Beginning on your first day of work, you can save a percentage of your pay in a tax-deferred annuity (TDA) and receive certain tax advantages. On the January 1 or July 1 after you have worked for at least six months, you'll receive matching contributions to your account if you save at least 2% of your pay in the TDA and meet the age and service requirements.

On the January 1 or July 1 after you have completed at least three years of service and have met all other eligibility requirements, you'll also become eligible to receive PeaceHealth-funded base plan contributions. You own (or are fully "vested" in) your own contributions as well as PeaceHealth’s matching and base contributions as soon as they are deposited in your account.

Q: Does PeaceHealth offer paid time off?

A: Yes. Eligible employees are provided with a generous paid time off program that combines vacation, holiday, and sick days. The program gives employees the flexibility to use paid time off as they determine it best fits their needs and desires. It also provides more paid time off than traditional vacation/sick day plans for employees who are not often ill.

Q: What other benefits does PeaceHealth’s system services offer?

A: Tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, an employee referral bonus, training and development, and access to fitness facilities.

Q: What about transportation and parking at the PeaceHealth system services center?

A: Parking is free, and employees may purchase a half-price bus pass subsidized by PeaceHealth.

Q: Are PeaceHealth system employees covered by any unions?

A: No. There are no unionized positions at System Services .

Q: How big is PeaceHealth’s system services in terms of number of employees?

A: There are 48 employees working at the system services center.

Q: Does PeaceHealth’s system services offer relocation assistance for newly-hired employees?

A: Yes, for certain positions.

Q: What kinds of recreational and cultural opportunities are there in Bellevue?

A: Click here to take a tour and find out more about the area.

Q: What higher-education facilities are there in Bellevue?

A: City University and University of Phoenix offer four-year degrees and graduate programs, and both Western Washington University and Seattle University have branches in Bellevue as well. Bellevue Community College offers two-year degrees. In Seattle, just across Lake Washington, there are dozens of schools, including the main campus of the University of Washington.

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