At H. D. Smith, we strive for excellence in every element of our business. As we grow, we are continually seeking qualified candidates to join our team. We desire applicants who share our values of quality service, responsible growth and progressive innovation.

We believe that the key to distinction is investing in our employees; empowering them to deliver strategic visions and quality work. To cultivate the potential of every associate, H. D. Smith places a high priority on continued development and education through both internal opportunities and tuition reimbursement at qualifying institutions.

Money Magazine recently named Springfield, Illinois, the location of H. D. Smith's corporate headquarters, one of the top five small city "hot spots" for young working talent ages 20-40. Rankings are based on affordability, nightlife, ease of mobility and other factors.

As a leader in the healthcare industry, H. D. Smith cares about the well-being of our associates. To that end, we offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to attract, retain and motivate the right people to contribute to the success of H. D. Smith.

For a complete description of H. D. Smith's benefits click here.

Work Place Environment

• Diversity & Equal Opportunity - Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or any other factor protected by law.
• Drug & Alcohol Policy - The nature of our business provides a compelling interest to make certain that our associates are drug-free. A policy has been enacted for random testing for drug and alcohol use.  Compliance with this policy and consent to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to this policy are a condition of becoming employed and of continued employment with H. D. Smith.
• Safety & Anti-Violence Initiatives - H. D. Smith strives to create a work environment that is pleasant, professional and free from intimidation. Our Safety Program demonstrates concern for the lives and well-being of our associates. Safety Meetings help build a cooperative climate as a means of demonstrating safety training and allowing associates to contribute ideas that may improve safety within the organization.

Medical Benefits

• Medical Insurance - We understand that employee and family insurance is vital. As such, we have partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to offer advantageous coverage to eligible associates and their eligible dependents.
• Prescription Benefit - Associates enrolled in this medical insurance plan also qualify for a prescription benefit program. Prescriptions filled at our affiliate, Complete Care Pharmacy of Springfield or Chatham, Illinois, will receive a three month prescription for the co-pay rate of a two month prescription.
• Dental Plan - Our eligible employees have the option to enroll with MetLife Dental to ensure coverage for personal and family dental needs.
• Vision Plan - Our vision plan coverage through VSP gives eligible associates the flexibility to participate in either a basic or premier coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Associates can choose to participate in Health Care FSA or Dependent Care FSA to provide pre-tax reimbursement for eligible heath care and dependent care expenses. A debit card option is available to eliminate reimbursement delays.
• Short Term Disability - Short term disability is available through Mutual of Omaha for employee purchase as a supplement to the long term disability provided by H. D. Smith.
• Long Term Disability - Long term disability is covered by H. D. Smith at a rate of 60% of monthly salary replacement, with a maximum of $7,500.

Investing in our Associates

• Life Insurance and AD&A - H. D. Smith grants a life insurance policy at a rate of one time the associate’s annual salary with a minimum of $25,000. Associates may also purchase additional policies as eligible.
• Profit Sharing - H. D. Smith believes that associates should benefit from the continued growth and success of the company.  In fiscal periods of profit, H. D. Smith may make a contribution of up to 15% of an associate’s annual compensation. This benefit is available to associates who have been with H. D. Smith for at least a year and have worked a minimum of 1000 hours in the year the contribution is received.
• Tuition Reimbursement - H. D. Smith believes it is important for associates to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities.  Regular full-time associates are eligible for tuition assistance, contingent on the relevance of the course of study to the industry or the associate’s position.
• The Walnut Foundation - At H. D. Smith, we support the community involvement of our associates. All donations made to an eligible non-profit organization in an amount greater than $50 will be matched through the Walnut Foundation.

Holidays and Paid Time Off 

• Holidays - H. D. Smith observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Paid Time Off - H. D. Smith provides paid time off to regular full-time associates (40 hours per week). Days are awarded after completion of the 90-day introductory period, with additional time being awarded after additional years of service.