As COVID-19 cases increase by the day, the healthcare sector is facing an acute shortage of staff to handle the sudden influx of patients. Hospitals are running in full capacity and healthcare providers are working overtime to mitigate the spread of the virus while treating people who have been infected. At the same time, health authorities are also hiring additional staff given the critical state of affairs.

Florida’s chief health policy and planning authority, the Agency for Health Care Administration issued an order acknowledging the urgent need of experienced nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals. Moreover, it stressed the need for individuals who want to get hired to complete authorized AHCA background checks as soon as possible.

What should you do if you want to get hired? 

As you may know, a criminal background check is mandatory if you are looking for a job in the health care sector. All licensed providers must complete Level 2 screening before being considered for the job role. His or her screening results must be verified from the Clearinghouse Results Website ASAP.

First, let’s deal with what Level 1 and Level 2 screening is all about. The first step is simply a name verification and a thorough investigation of employment history. This does not take a lot of time. After this comes the Level 2 screening procedure.

Here, there is checking of the candidate’s criminal history with the help of their fingerprints collected through Live Scan Fingerprinting service providers like us. This is done when individuals apply for critical key positions that have a lot of important responsibilities.

At present, if the health care provider who is being considered for a position does not have Level 2 screening, then all efforts must be directed towards initiating the entire screening process by getting his or her fingerprints scanned.

However, the AHCA also accepts that as most businesses are closed, it might be difficult to access such agencies. As time is of the essence, it has suggested an alternative path for providers who want to initiate the Level 2 screening process. Check out the AHCA’s official website for more information.

If you are looking for digital fingerprinting solutions in Fort Myers, Florida, our team of experts and state-of-the-art Live Scan systems will successfully capture, process, and submit your electronic fingerprints in no time at all.

Your security is of utmost importance to us and that is why we have certified professionals to process your fingerprints. We do not share your sensitive data with third-party agencies and update our systems with the latest security features too, so you can rest assured. Whether you are looking for a new job, want to rent out your home, or are simply applying for a license, we have got you covered. Get in touch with us today!