AdvantEdge December 05, 2011

• Universal Background Screening – Voted as #1 Background Screening Firm!

  More than just background checks, Universal Background Screening specializes in healthcare screening and regulatory compliance during all phases of the employment cycle – from pre-hire, during on-boarding, and throughout employment.  They are based in Phoenix and have been an AzHHA Preferred Vendor for over 13 years.

  Universal has an extensive service list for healthcare providers, which include:

  • Criminal background checks – local, national and international
  • Joint Commission-compliant primary source employment, education, professional licensure and reference verifications
  • Annual background checks and re-screening
  • Professional license/certification renewal management
  • Healthcare sanctions database and offender registries
  • Drug testing
  • Electronic I-9/E-Verify
  • FCRA compliance and related services

  Universal also offers their VerifyToday service, which relieves busy employers from the burden of responding to incoming requests for verification of employment and salary for current and previous employers.  Better yet, there is zero cost to you as the employer!

  Support Arizona's healthcare economy and AzHHA – contact Universal Background Screening today to receive more information and a proposal customized to your hospital's specific needs.  Universal is also offering a no-cost trial to AzHHA members so they can demonstrate the advantages over your current provider.

  For more information about Universal Background Screening, visit their website at http://healthcare.universalbackground.com. You can also contact Alan Lasky at 877-287-6133 x3215.  Additional information about the AzHHA Preferred Vendor agreement, contact John Koeneke at 602-445-4300, ext. 4313, e-mail jkoeneke@azhha.org or visit AzHHA’s Web site at www.azhha.org.