THE HR REPORTER
JANUARY – MARCH 2021
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Telehealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 New Year, New Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Join Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ask HR?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HUMAN RESOURCES Chandra Alston, EdD
Associate Vice Chancellor
Damon Davis
Compensation Director
Debbie Jackson Benefits Director
Brittney Murray
Senior Administrative Services Assistant
Alisha Boone
Recruitment Manager
COMPENSATION The 2020 performance review cycle for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center employees will close on Thursday, March 31, 2021. The university wishes to ensure that all university employees benefit from effective, appropriate and regular evaluation by their immediate supervisors. This process should facilitate two-way communication between managers and employees, resulting in employees understanding their roles at the University, what is required, when it is required and how the employee’s contribution measures up. If you have specific questions or concerns, contact the Human Resources Office at 901.448.600.
Anesha Jones
Compliance Manager
Debbie Long HR Specialist Gina Curry
Insurance Coordinator
Brandi Martin
Employee Relations Specialist
Chastity Pegues
HR Support Technician
Barica Horner
Human Resources Specialist
Cierra Richmond
Recruiting Assistant
Rebekka Freeman
Employee Relations Manager
Phuong Nguyen
Employee Relations Counselor
Tracy Horton
EMPLOYMENT COVID-19 brought new challenges to the employment team as our standard practice of attending in-person career fairs came to a halt. Fortunately, many colleges/universities and other organizations have shifted to virtualstyle career fairs. Our first virtual career fair of the year occurred on February 23, 2021, sponsored by Christian Brothers University through the program Handshake. We spoke with many eager upcoming graduates, ready to enter the workforce. We are committed to engaging and recruiting new talent within the community.
Employee Relations Counselor
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS LINE UP
Gabrielle Marshall
University of Memphis March 18, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Melissa Rabalais
OUTMemphis March 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Recruiting Assistant HR Assistant
THE HR REPORTER
JANUARY – MARCH 2021
TELEHEALTH
24/7 VIRTUAL MEDICAL CARE-NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL DOCTORS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU NEED THEM All health plan members have access to virtual medical Telehealth programs. You can talk to a doctor for non-emergency medical care, 24/7 by phone, computer or tablet from anywhere, at any time. The cost is less than a typical office visit when use PhysicianNow or MDLive programs sponsored by BCBST and Cigna. When to Use Telehealth? • For non-emergecy medical issues (allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cold & flu, infections, fever, earaches, nausea, pink eye, sore throat).
Important: You must go through the BCBST and Cigna programs (PhysicianNow, MDLive) for medical services. The costs listed above do not apply to Telemedicine services provided from a different program or provider.
HERE’S HOW TO USE TELEHEALTH: BCBST Members • Log into BlueAccess at: bcbst.com/members/tn_state • Look for and select Talk With a Doctor Now • Or call 888.283.6691
• 24 hours a day, seven days a week-including nights, weekends and holidays
Cigna Members
• Your doctor or pediatrician is unavailable
• Log into MyCigna.com
• It’s not convenient to leave your home or work
• Look for and select MDLive
• You are traveling and need medical care
• Or call 888.726.3171 for MDLive
Save time-create your user profile in advance BCBST and Cigna sponsored Telehealth Program Costs • PPO Members: Copay is $15 in-network • CDHP Members: You pay the negotiated rate per visit until you reach your deductible, then the primary care office visit coinsurance applies
NEW YEAR, NEW ME ENGAGEMENT SERIES
Do you need help establishing or accomplishing your New Year goals and resolutions? If so, watch our spring 2021 Engagement SeriesNew Year, New Me. This series discusses the following topics: Making Career Changes, Fitness & Nutrition, Stress Reduction, Connecting through Hobbies and Work Life balance & Financial WellBeing. All recordings can be found on our website at uthsc.edu/hr/ new-year-new-me.php.
Virtual visits are also available through Optum, your behavioral healthcare vendor. Standard office visit costs apply. For more information, go to the behavioral health webpage at: tn.gov/partnersforhealth/health-options/ behavioral-health.html.
THE HR REPORTER
JANUARY – MARCH 2021
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
BENEFITS REVIEW AND UPDATE YOUR BENEFICIARIES. All employees are strongly encouraged to view their beneficiaries and make necessary changes. Human Resources provides a Beneficiary Updates web page dedicated to beneficiary forms including, life and retirement. Please take time to review your information and submit updated forms online or to the appropriate office. All questions can be emailed to mybenefits@uthsc.edu
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE REMINDERS The 2021 school year is well underway! Summer sessions will begin soon. Summer semester fee waiver forms will be accepted by HR beginning April 1 and fall July 1. Here are a few reminders to help employees successfully use the Educational Assistance Benefit: Be sure you are using the correct forms. The UT System and TBR have different forms. Refer to our website for details. Most schools have specific registration dates for state employees as well as when fee waiver forms will be accepted. Employees should contact their institution regarding the appropriate time to register and submit fee waiver forms to prevent issues with course enrollment. All forms must include the department account name, number, and departmental approval prior to HR approval. Employees attending UTHSC must have at least two departmental signatures. It is the responsibility of the employee to forward the forms to their institution. The Educational Assistance website can provide additional information and additional FAQ’s.
For more information, please contact: Human Resources | 910 Madison Avenue | Suite WP012, 1st Floor t 901.448.5600 | f 901.448.5170
uthsc.edu/hr
ASK HR? Q: WHAT HAPPENS WITH MY LIFE INSURANCE IF I RESIGN OR RETIRE? A: S ecurian Financial
(Minnesota Life) will forward an information packet to your home address about a month after your employment ends. The packet includes the amount of insurance you are eligible to retain and the new premiums. You will pay the premiums directly to the company.