Kelly Healthcare employment background checks?

Question

I applied for an internal position at Kelly Healthcare - not a placement postion for a company they represent. They mentioned a background check which they state MAY include criminal, credit, education, prior employment history, driving record, etc..I have no criminal history, an excellent driving record, an excellent work record, average credit but I may have slightly exaggerated my education. Does anyone know how much of a thorough background check the company conducts? Do they really check all of these things even if you are not applying for a physician position or a position with requires credentials/licenses/certification? Thank you.

Answer 1

The extent of a background check may vary depending on the responsibility of the position for which you are applying. If you handle money, expect a more thorough check. In a medical office, you will be expected to comply with HIPAA (Health-care Insurance portability and accountability act) regulations. Part of that means you must keep any knowledge of a patient's medical record to yourself.

Sometimes you get away with misstatements in an application, but often they come back to haunt you. It could seriously jeopardize your advancement.

Answer 2

A background check normally for most positions involves making sure you have no criminal background, check driving record, verify employment history, and perhaps credit history.

But more extensive ones can be done. I guess in your situation you will just have to wait and find out.

I do not approve of your actions and it is dishonnest. But I know some people that have done similar things, got themselves a good entry level position and climbed up the corporate ladder based on their good contributions to the company. So anything is possible.