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
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
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
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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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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Address History Trace
An Address History Trace or Social Security (SSN) trace helps you find more names and addresses related to a candidate to expand the search scope. Apply aliases and previous addresses to various searches to match your organization’s level of risk.
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National Criminal Plus
This search locates potential criminal records with its nationwide scope.
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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 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
Identify fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, and other federal crimes by searching case information from Federal District Courts nationwide.
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Employment Verification
Confirm the accuracy and reliability of an applicant’s job history.
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Academic Verification
Get the full picture of your candidates’ education history with an academic verification.
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Professional License Verification
Confirm the validity and status of a license or certification of your candidate with this 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.
Let us help you quickly hire in the healthcare field.
We are a trusted partner for large healthcare systems and hospitals nationwide. Get to know how we can help you:

