INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
Healthcare
Background Screening
Protecting patients, staff, and your organization's reputation with compliance-aware background screening built for healthcare employers.
5min-48hrs
With Verification
FCRA-aware
Screening Workflows
50+
States Covered
24/7
Portal Access
Background screening services for healthcare
Criminal Background Checks
Multi-jurisdictional criminal history searches including county, state, and federal records. OIG and SAM exclusion checks included for clinical roles.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug testing through certified labs. Instant result options available.
License & Credential Verification
Primary source verification of nursing licenses, medical licenses, DEA registrations, and clinical certifications.
Employment & Education Verification
Confirm prior employment history and educational credentials for clinical and administrative staff.
OIG / SAM Exclusion Screening
Exclusion database checks against the HHS OIG and SAM lists used for Medicare and Medicaid participation.
Ongoing Monitoring
Post-hire monitoring options for license expirations, new criminal activity, and exclusion list additions.
Healthcare Background Screening FAQ
Do you check the OIG exclusion list for healthcare employers?
Yes. SaffHire checks the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusion list and the System for Award Management (SAM) database for healthcare clients. Learn more on our Healthcare Sanctions and OIG Checks page.
Why do healthcare organizations screen for exclusions?
Organizations that bill Medicare, Medicaid or other federal health care programs generally cannot be paid for items or services furnished by an excluded individual or entity, so many providers check exclusion lists before hire and on a recurring schedule.
Can you screen both clinical and administrative staff?
Yes. Packages are customized to each client's needs, so a healthcare employer can use one package for clinical roles and another for administrative or support roles.
Do you offer drug testing for healthcare employers?
Yes. SaffHire offers pre-employment, random, post-accident and reasonable-suspicion drug testing. Drug screens are ordered through the SaffHire portal, performed at Labcorp facilities, and results are delivered through the portal. Instant result options are available.
How long does healthcare background screening take?
Instant searches (SSN Trace, Sex Offender, Global Security Watch List, National Criminal Database, state database and MVR) usually return in minutes. Standard Packages 1-3 average 1 day, Package 4 averages 1-2 days, and Packages 5 and 6 average 2-5 days. County searches and verifications depend on courts, employers and schools, so individual results can vary.