Background Check

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September 11,2023 at 11:14PM UTC

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Background Check

Hello, I went on an interview for a customer service representative in patient financial services at my local hospital. To make a long story short I worked at same hospital back from 6/22-4/23 as a clinical secretary in radiology so this is a different role which I really want badly. I took sick from the other position that I had and thought working from home would work. Now ready to get back in the public sector as I am better. So took chance to reapply at the hospital and HR said I was a rehire so that was good. I job shadowed for the customer service position a week ago a hiring supervisor called me this past Friday and offered me the position. A recruiter called me today to go over pay and position. This afternoon a HR representative sent me a background check link to complete and set me up for occupational health physical and drug screen for Wednesday. I guess my concern how I’m depth will they look at possible credit check as well since I have terrible credit and filed a chapter 7 back in 2020 but has been discharged. Also I am not a criminal none of that other stuff. I worked for the hospital previously and did same process but this is a different position. Any one work in financial services at a hospital before or similar role?

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AnonymousSeptember 12,2023 at 2:45PM UTC
Did they indicate a credit check would be conducted? Likely not. If they did not say a credit check would be included, don't sweat it. For this position, I don't see a credit check even being necessary.
KatSeptember 12,2023 at 3:26PM UTC
The background check paperwork that you filled out should say what they are looking for. You have to give permission to check you credit or anything else in your background. If it's a criminal background check and you don't have any criminal history, you should be fine. If there's a credit check, it may be an issue. It depends on the job and if it's relevant or not. If they ask about it, say that it's in the past and you're in better shape now. Good luck-hope things work out for you.