Physical, Drug Screen, Nicotine Screen, Lab Work

This appointment takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete and will be scheduled by your onboarding coordinator during your welcome call.

Please bring the following items with you to your appointment:

• An up-to-date copy your immunization record
• Photo identification
• Complete Pre-Employment Health Questionnaire
• Complete Pre-Employment TB Risk Assessment

During your appointment, the following items will occur:

• Review of your health history
• Vision screening (if you use eyeglasses, please bring them with you to appointment)
• Drug screen (please be prepared to provide a urine specimen for testing)
• A safety discussion regarding the specific position you have accepted
• Blood work to determine the necessity of additional immunizations/titers

Please note the following:

• This appointment is confidential and will require your complete attention. Children will not be able to accompany you during your appointment.
• If you are unable to print and/or complete the pre-employment forms prior to your appointment, plan to arrive 20-30 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment time to complete.
• Arriving late or not having the paperwork completed prior to your scheduled appointment time may result in your appointment being rescheduled, which could affect your start date.

Employment References

Reference checks are completed through a third-party vendor, SkillSurvey.

• A “Reference Request” will be sent to your personal email from donotreply@reference.skillsurvey.com.
• Please share contact information for a total of four professional references. Please ensure at least two of these are managers. If you were recently a student, a professor or teacher reference may be used in place of a manager reference.
• To ensure timely responses, please alert your references that you have listed them as a reference and to expect an email from SkillSurvey.

Note: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health does not accept personal references.

COVID-19 and Influenza

As a staff and patient safety initiative, COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations are required for all employees and medical staff, as well as other health-care personnel.

You are required to Submit Vaccination Proof for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment. In addition, during the designated flu season, you will be required to submit vaccination proof for influenza (flu season dates will be shared by your designated onboarding coordinator).

Please complete the form in full. Note, sections marked with a red asterisk are required.

Employees may Request A Vaccine Exemption for medical or religious reasons. Requesting an exemption does not guarantee the exemption will be granted.

• If an exemption is not granted, full vaccination will be required to start employment.
• If an exemption is granted, efforts will be made to reasonably accommodate the employee while maintaining a safe work environment for patients, staff, and others.

Please complete the form in full. Failure to completely and accurately provide the information requested in a timely manner may result in a delay in a decision being made on the request or could result in the request being denied.

Required Onboarding Documentation and Paperwork

All new hires are required to complete certain onboarding documentation and paperwork, such as confirming personal information and identification, entering direct deposit information, and adding emergency contact information.

This information collected through our onboarding documentation is completed through our workforce management system, Workday. You will receive an encrypted email titled, “Welcome to Penn Medicine LG Health: Onboarding Instructions lg-secure” 10 to 30 days from your first day of employment. This email will contain login information, instructions for completing your onboarding documentation and paperwork, and a link to Workday.

If you have questions, or have difficulty logging in, please contact the Workday Help Desk by calling 717-544-4357 and selecting option #7. This will connect you with a member of our Workday team.

Once login information is received, you may access the Workday system here.

Child Protective Law Clearances

ACT 73 Clearances, which include the FBI fingerprinting and child abuse clearances, are required for positions that come into direct contact with children. If your position requires these clearances, your onboarding coordinator will inform you.

If required, these clearances must be provided prior to your first day of employment. If the physical clearance does not arrive prior to your first day of employment, proof of completion (i.e., a receipt) must be submitted to your onboarding coordinator.

The cost of these clearances is your responsibility.

• FBI Fingerprinting: This clearance is conducted inperson and costs $25.25. You may schedule an appointment at any Identogo location. LG Health offers two Identogo locations for your convenience. View the FBI Fingerprinting Instructions here.
• Child Abuse Clearance: The clearance is completed online and costs $13.50. View the Child Abuse Clearance Instructions here.

Required Credentials for a Practitioner

Certain positions require specific licensure or certification, such as nursing (RN), physical therapy (PT/PTA), registered respiratory therapy (RRT/ARRT), certified medical assistant (CMA), CPR/BLS/ACLS, and billing and coding. If required for your position, they will be listed in your job description under the section titled, “Minimum Job Requirements.”

Valid proof must be provided either in Workday or to your onboarding coordinator.