Trusted background check services for the healthcare industry.
We offer background checks and verification services tailored to the healthcare industry. We help ensure that your staff and volunteers meet both national standards and the expectations of your facility.
Background screening solutions for your healthcare workforce.
The healthcare industry is one of the most regulated and complex sectors in the world. You need to hire and retain qualified, trustworthy, and compliant staff and volunteers who can deliver quality care to your patients. But how do you ensure that you are making the right hiring decisions and maintaining a safe and secure work environment?
That’s where we come in. We are a leading provider of background checks and verification services for the healthcare industry. We have the experience, technology, and support to help you streamline your screening process, comply with regulations, and reduce risks and liabilities.
Verified Credentials can help you:
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Comply with federal regulations
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Protect patient safety and privacy
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Manage risks and minimize liabilities
Periodic rechecks for ongoing monitoring.
As a healthcare employer, you need to ensure that your employees are compliant and qualified at all times. That’s why we offer periodic rechecks or recurring background check updates, a service that allows you to conduct background checks on your existing employees at regular intervals. With our bulk order processing solution, you can:
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Comply with regulations for periodic background checks
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Detect and prevent misconduct that could harm your patients or organization
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Reduce liability and litigation costs by acting on employee status changes
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Enhance patient safety and quality of care by verifying employee qualifications
Common Healthcare Industry Background Check Packages
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Industry Basics
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Address History Trace
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County Criminal Search
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National Criminal Plus
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National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)
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Fraud Abuse Healthcare Sanctions (FACIS) Level 3
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Enhanced Scope
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Address History Trace
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County Criminal Search
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Statewide Criminal Search
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National Criminal Plus
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National Federal Criminal
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National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)
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Global Watch List
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Employment Verification
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Education Verification
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Professional License Verification
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Employment Credit Report
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Fraud Abuse Healthcare Sanctions (FACIS) Level 3
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5 or 10 Panel Drug Test
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Licensed Positions
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Address History Trace
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County Criminal Search
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National Criminal Plus
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National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)
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Employment Verification
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Education Verification
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Professional License Verification
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Fraud Abuse Healthcare Sanctions (FACIS) Level 3
Learn more about common background checks used in the healthcare industry:
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Address History Trace
The Address History Trace uses record sources to reveal select residential history and alias names associated with a candidate’s SSN for further background checks.
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County Criminal Search
We offer County Criminal Searches, the foundation of most background checks, that provides the most current, complete criminal information from county courthouses.
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National Criminal Plus
National Criminal Plus examines over 850 million data sources, including the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) to counties, Department of Corrections (DOC), and offender databases from all states, Guam, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.
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FACIS® Report
Search the Fraud and Abuse Control Information System (FACIS®) to identify disciplinary actions or probations against a candidate.
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National Sex Offender Public Registry
A National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) search returns information for up to level-three sex offenders from individual state, territory, and tribal area registries with one search.
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Global Watch List
Identify candidates that have been barred from doing business in or entering the United States, according to the Office of Foreign Asset and Control (OFAC).
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National Federal Criminal Search
The National Federal Criminal Search uncovers federal crime case information from all 94 Federal District Courts nationwide in one efficient search.
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Academic Verification
Assess the authenticity of the education and degree submitted by your applicants. Ensure they've completed the expected level of education for your company or institution.
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Employment Verification
Ensure candidates' resumes and other personal information accurately reflect their skills and experience.
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Professional License Verification
Why Choose Verified Credentials:
Experience you can trust
With a focus on the health care market, we provide services to more than 700 health care facilities and 900 medical education programs nationwide.
Support when you need it
We take pride in our responsiveness. When you call during business hours, you get to speak to a live team member, fast. Better yet, each customer has a dedicated account manager to help with large-scale questions or concerns.
Bulk screening projects for recurring checks
We handle bulk projects for Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reports, criminal searches and driving record searches that you may need to update periodically for employees.
Frequently asked questions about healthcare screening.
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How do background checks support regulatory compliance in healthcare?
Background checks support regulatory compliance in healthcare by screening for criminal history, position qualifications, and a presence on sanctions lists like OIG-SAM. Some jurisdictions or roles may require periodic rechecks on certain requirements. Employers should work with their legal counsel to determine their requirements under law.
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Do your solutions integrate with healthcare HR or ATS platforms?
Yes, our solutions integrate with healthcare HR or ATS platforms. Verified Credentials works with a growing number of integration partners to support robust HR tech stacks.
To view all our ATS and HRIS partners, visit our Integrations page >
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How do your solutions support high-volume healthcare hiring?
Our solutions support high-volume healthcare hiring with bulk background screening capabilities. Bulk screening makes seasonal hiring easy by processing multiple orders simultaneously.
For tips on optimizing high-volume background screening, read Screening at Large Volume: Potential Ways to Optimize Hourly, Seasonal, or Other High-Quantity Background Checks >
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How quickly are healthcare background checks completed?
Healthcare background checks are typically completed in under 48 hours at Verified Credentials. Furthermore, internal sources show that more than 80% of screenings are complete within 24 hours, whether for basic or enhanced coverage.
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Does the platform support healthcare contractor and vendor screening?
Yes, the Verified Credentials platform supports screening for healthcare contractors and vendors. While similar in many aspects to standard employment screening, additional provisions for access management and vendor compliance should be considered.
For a full breakdown on how healthcare vendor screening is handled, read Contractor Background Checks in Healthcare Facilities >
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Can healthcare organizations customize screening packages by role?
Yes, healthcare organizations can customize screening packages by role. Our online platform allows users to add specific checks into bespoke solutions for specific roles at their organization.
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How are healthcare license verifications handled?
Healthcare license verifications are handled by connecting with a certified contact at the licensing body. These contacts are individuals who work in HR or payroll, or third-party delegates for those departments. We then relay disciplinary actions taken and information about the status of the license into the final report.
Discover the essentials of healthcare background checks.
Healthcare organizations must balance patient safety, regulatory compliance, and hiring efficiency when evaluating candidates. Explore hiring compliance requirements for medical providers in What to Know About Healthcare Background Checks.
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