Background Checks for Healthcare Workers
5 Star Background Checks offers fast, flexible healthcare background screening with itemized pricing and no minimum order volume. Hospitals, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and healthcare staffing firms can choose a role-based package or request screening tailored to each position, location, and applicable requirement.
Healthcare screening packages
Healthcare employers can select a package based on each worker's responsibilities and level of patient access. State laws, facility policies, payer rules, and the position itself may require additional searches.
Caregiver Package
Home health aides, personal care aides, and other caregivers
- Includes
- SSN Trace/Address History
- Nationwide Criminal Database Search
- County Criminal Records
- Nationwide Federal Criminal Records
- OIG LEIE/GSA SAM
- Sex Offender Registry
Clinical Staff Package
Nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other clinical employees
- Includes
- SSN Trace/Address History
- Nationwide Criminal Database Search
- County Criminal Records
- Nationwide Federal Criminal Records
- OIG LEIE/GSA SAM
- Sex Offender Registry
- Professional License Verification
Licensed Provider Package
Physicians, advanced practice providers, and other licensed professionals
- Includes
- SSN Trace/Address History
- Nationwide Criminal Database Search
- County Criminal Records
- Nationwide Federal Criminal Records
- OIG LEIE/GSA SAM
- Sex Offender Registry
- Professional License Verification
- Education Verification
- FACIS III
Clinical Staff Package + Drug Screen
Nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other clinical employees
- Includes
- SSN Trace/Address History
- Nationwide Criminal Database Search
- County Criminal Records
- Nationwide Federal Criminal Records
- OIG LEIE/GSA SAM
- Sex Offender Registry
- Professional License Verification
- 10-Panel Rapid Drug Test
Monthly exclusions check
Add ongoing exclusion monitoring after the initial screen. The monthly check searches OIG LEIE and GSA SAM exclusions as well as OFAC sanctions records. It can help healthcare employers identify newly reported exclusions or sanctions during employment. A monthly check supports ongoing monitoring, but employers remain responsible for setting the screening frequency required by applicable laws, payer rules, and internal policies.
Available healthcare background checks
5 Star Background Checks can build an order with the searches required for a specific role. Available screens include the following options.
County criminal records
County criminal record searches cover relevant county courts based on the applicant's address history and other search criteria.
Federal criminal records
Federal criminal record searches cover offenses prosecuted in federal district courts.
Nationwide criminal database
Nationwide criminal database searches provide a broad multijurisdictional search that may identify records requiring confirmation at the source.
OIG LEIE
The OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities identifies people and entities excluded from participation in federally funded healthcare programs.
GSA SAM exclusions
The GSA System for Award Management exclusions identifies parties excluded from certain federal contracts and programs.
Professional license verification
Professional license verification confirms available license details, status, and disciplinary information with the appropriate source.
Sex offender & abuse registries
Sex offender and abuse registry searches check applicable public or authorized registries.
Drug testing
Drug testing options can be selected according to the position and your screening policy.
FACIS III
FACIS III searches healthcare sanctions and disciplinary actions from federal and all 50 states' sources.
Employment & education
Employment and education verification confirms information with available employers, schools, or authorized data sources.
Medical credentials
Medical credential checks can be added when a provider's role requires specific credentials or affiliations.
Background checks for nurses
A background check for nurses commonly combines criminal history searches with professional license verification, exclusion searches, and any drug testing required by the employer or position. The appropriate searches vary by state, care setting, job duties, and the populations the nurse will serve.
License verification should confirm the issuing authority, license status, and available disciplinary history. Employers may also need employment verification, education verification, FACIS III, or other credential checks for specific nursing positions.
Home health aide background checks
A home health aide background check should account for direct access to patients, private homes, medication, and personal property. A screening package may include county and nationwide criminal searches, sex offender and abuse registry searches, exclusion searches, and drug testing.
Home health agencies should also identify state-specific screening rules before finalizing a package. Registry access, required search types, and review standards can differ by jurisdiction and program.
Screening support and turnaround times
Most searches typically return results within 8 to 24 hours. Searches that rely on court clerks, educational institutions, former employers, licensing boards, laboratories, or other third parties may take longer.
US-based support is available to help you select searches, review order status, and resolve incomplete information. PBSA-certified staff can also assist with screening questions and account setup.
Privacy and FCRA workflows
5 Star Background Checks is SOC 2 Type II audited and able to sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement when the services and data involved require one. Employers remain responsible for determining whether HIPAA applies to their use of screening information and for maintaining appropriate internal safeguards.
The platform supports Fair Credit Reporting Act disclosure, authorization, and adverse action workflows. Employers must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act, applicable state and local laws, and any industry-specific requirements. Screening services and workflow tools do not guarantee an employer's compliance.
How long does a healthcare background check take?
Most searches return within 8 to 24 hours. Searches that rely on court clerks, educational institutions, former employers, licensing boards, laboratories, or other third parties may take longer.
Is there a minimum order or contract?
No. There is no minimum order volume and no contract required. Each quote identifies the price of every screen before you place an order.
Can I customize a package for a specific role?
Yes. Package contents can be adjusted for the position and jurisdiction, and drug testing, employment verification, education verification, and other role-specific services are available as add-ons.
What does the monthly exclusions check cover?
The monthly check searches OIG LEIE and GSA SAM exclusions as well as OFAC sanctions records for $3 per person per month, helping identify newly reported exclusions or sanctions during employment.
Is 5 Star Background Checks HIPAA compliant, and can you sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Yes. 5 Star Background Checks is able to sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement when the services and data involved require one. We are HIPAA compliant and SOC 2 Type II audited.
Does a nationwide database search replace county searches?
No. A nationwide criminal database search can help identify records for further review, but it does not replace appropriate county or federal court searches.
Order healthcare background screening
Choose a standard package, request role-specific screening, or ask about volume pricing.
