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1. AnonymousMay 27,2022 at 2:48PM UTC

   Is this a full background check, including a credit check, or are they simply calling your references? Are you being fingerprinted? They can't run your credit check unless you signed a consent, did you sign anything? I haven't heard of a clerical position in a medical office requiring such an extended background check, but I'm not an expert. Usually the credit check is done to see if you would be susceptible to bribes, etc, in your position that would influence your work - is that relevant here?

2. AnonymousMay 27,2022 at 7:46PM UTC

   I had to fill out addresses, references, education no fingerprinting

3. AnonymousMay 29,2022 at 4:23PM UTC

   I just went through this and
   I also was concerned about my credit score and history. I did request and receive a copy of the final background check and was surprised that the credit was not checked. It was educational, work history and national background checks. They even checked the attorney general’s to see if I owed child support i suppose but no credit check

4. Lauren FraleyMay 27,2022 at 3:28PM UTC

   What state are you located in? That will determine the scope and legal limits of the background check.

   Typically, they only run credit checks on positions that directly manage money or have undue influence on the business (accounting, payroll, Executives, etc).

5. AnonymousMay 27,2022 at 7:44PM UTC

   Iowa

6. Heidi RadmaneshMay 28,2022 at 2:29PM UTC

   Typically for a hospital/clinical job they will not run your credit unless you are in the finance department. You should be ok! Your background check within a clinical setting typically consists of ensuring your previous roles are accurate and you did not lie being being terminated, and if you have any criminal records.

7. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netMay 29,2022 at 12:31PM UTC

   As a medical recruiter, no one has ever done a credit check. They do a national criminal background check. I think there has to be special separate paperwork for a credit check signed off by the candidate.

   The background check should come back shortly. You may want to question when it will be back. The drug screen should be back in 48 hours.

8. AnonymousMay 29,2022 at 7:43PM UTC

   Your probably right but I do feel really good about everything I take my drug test Tuesday.

9. AnonymousMay 29,2022 at 2:59PM UTC

   did they say specifically they would do a credit check?
   i am not in the medical field nor does my job require anything to do with anything financial and i was once asked to agree to a credit check prior to one new job. i refused permission and nothing more was ever brought up about.

10. Amanda HintonMay 29,2022 at 7:41PM UTC

    I don’t remember if it was a credit check involved. Mainly it’s just registering patients for radiology, entering doctors orders, etc clinical secretary. I do know I had to list my education, references and addresses that was about all

11. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 30,2022 at 1:27AM UTC

    Most background checks are only looking for felony convictions.

12. AnonymousMay 30,2022 at 4:54PM UTC

    I had to file bankruptcy several years ago, it didn't affect my ability to find a new job. The reason you had to file is more important then the fact you did it.

13. AnonymousMay 30,2022 at 6:12PM UTC

    Thank you for that.

14. AnonymousMay 30,2022 at 9:34PM UTC

    I just wanted to join this conversation, not due to bankruptcy, which probably won't effect you.
    Most employers do run credit checks now. Disclose it upfront, then your being honest. So getting back to my issue. I had several duis 4 years ago. I disclosed upfront to the HR contact, even though the application asked if you were convicted of any felonies. Fortunately, in the state of Pennsylvania, duis are now considered felonies I was not in an accident, which is unfair. I was fortunate enough to be grandfathered in as a Misdemeanor, which most job apps don't ask for. So even though, I did not have to disclose, I did to show my honesty. They would see it in the background check anyway. So I spent 20 hours in interviews and they made me the offer and I accepted. Then three days later they emailed me, saying they were resinding the offer, 2 days before I had to start and scrambling for 2 days to get new luggage and clothes, as they wanted me to hop on a plane, my second day. The nerve of them to do this. I spent hours on them. I will not doing that with any future employer. I have rights too and the HR contact did not apologize. I also fed them alot of ideas, which I won't do anymore

15. AnonymousMay 31,2022 at 2:06PM UTC

    Was your offer rescinded specifically because of the DUIs or did something else pop up in the background?

    And no, most employers do not run credit checks - you will be specifically told up front if they are and they will in cases where you are handling money. If a company is randomly running credit checks, re-think working for them.

    Lastly, I had a DUI a long time ago (nearly 20 years ago, I believe) so yes, I understand that people definitely make mistakes, and I wouldn't reject someone based on having one in the past. Or even two if it was long ago, but 4? That speaks to an individual's character, and yes, that will really limit you in finding a new job. DUIs as felonies? Unfair? A lot of people would think not harsh enough, even if there was no accident.

16. AnonymousMay 31,2022 at 1:33PM UTC

    Note: this is coming from a person who has conducted background checks on employees for the past 10 years in 3 different industries so keep in mind that every company does not operate the same, this is just my experience.

    Not all companies run a credit check on a person as it depends on the position and if there are fiduciary responsibilities. It is not standard in our basic background package. For positions that we do run a credit check on, we look at was is negative on the credit report, when, how much, etc. It is called doing an individualized assessment to determine risk. This is done on all parts of the background check that is flagged. In the case of a bankruptcy or other negative flags, we would look at the time period. Just as the U.S. had economic issues in 2008, the pandemic did affect finances in 2020 so those are things we would take into consideration.

    Regarding disclosure, we do not ask any questions on the application due to Ban the Box laws and we prohibit our recruiters and hiring managers from asking anything related to a background during the interview process. We also tell them that if a candidate is attempting to tell them about their background, shut that conversation down immediately because we don't want it implied that the background information they disclosed was used as a selection tool. We tell all candidates that if they accept an offer from us, we will run a background check on them and at that time if there are any questions, the company's representative will contact you for further discussion.

    Best wishes

17. AnonymousMay 31,2022 at 6:31PM UTC

    I like that, thanks

18. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netJune 2,2022 at 7:01PM UTC

    Excellent advice and information.

19. AnonymousMay 31,2022 at 2:01PM UTC

    I don't know why they'd be doing a credit check along with a background check if you aren't handling money.

20. Karen GongawareJune 2,2022 at 3:32PM UTC

    For some odd reason employers believe that a credit check is an indicator of how well you will do your job. Pure BS. Car insurance companies do the same thing. Never knew my credit score was driving my car!

21. rgstaffing@bellsouth.netJune 2,2022 at 6:59PM UTC

    companies that do credit checks do so because there is money handling. Car insurance do so because they want to make sure you can pay and yes, your credit score is an indicator of how you manage your money. A bad credit score is not a good thing to have in your life--along with late and slow pays...

22. Amanda HintonMay 31,2022 at 6:36PM UTC

    Thank you everyone who has replied to my posting. But since there are different opinions just to show what the description of the job is. I am posting it in this message.

    Position Title: Clinical Office Secretary

    Department: Radiology Svcs Admin-E

    Purpose: The Clinical Office Secretary works independently to complete data entry of physician diagnostic orders, processing of patient registration and scheduling information, and provides results reporting to referring physicians. Serves as a patient/family receptionist and provides information for inter and intradepartmental inquiries from patients, family, physicians, and other clinical staff of GMC.

    Report To: Manager

    Supervisory Responsibility: No Supervision: The job does not require the provision of guidance or supervision to others. There is no formal responsibility for directing others.

    Materials Responsibility: Very Limited. Work requires very limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include personal work materials, supplies or equipment, or very small amounts of cash. The employee has a very limited or indirect amount of control over these resources. Although human error might require the repair or replacement of materials, usually the cost of correcting these errors is minor. The variety and volume of resources is also very limited. Problems associated with material resources are very uncomplicated.

    Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others

    POSITION SPECIFICATION

    Education: High school graduation or equivalent

    Field Of Study:

    Special Training: Keyboarding and computer experience

    Training Preferred: Medical terminology

    Licensure/Registration:

    Experience: No experience required.

23. Amanda HintonMay 31,2022 at 6:37PM UTC

    Again this is what I was interviewed for so I take my drug test today. I am really anxious.

24. AnonymousJune 2,2022 at 1:47PM UTC

    Update: Just to let everyone know yesterday I got a call from the recruiter, everything came back clear and was offered the position and start on June 13th. I am so grateful for all the answers that each and everyone of you provided it was appreciated. Love this forum.