Pre-Employment Resources for New Employees at UC Davis Health

Congratulations on your new position! To maintain your scheduled start date, it is important to complete all required pre-employment clearance steps on time.

Some steps require immediate action after you accept your job offer:

  • Employee Data Gathering Form
    Completed electronically via DocuSign
  • Background check
    Completed online through Universal Background Screening
  • Pre-employment drug screening
    Must be completed within 48 hours of receiving your Welcome Email
    In-person appointment with Quest Diagnostics (locations available nationwide)
  • Employee health screening (for employees new to UC Davis Health)
    In-person appointment in Sacramento, Calif.
    Select an appointment date that is at least two weeks before your offered start date
  • Employee health clearance (for current UC Davis Health employees taking a new job/position)
    Occupational & Employee Health Clearance (OEHC) reviews your file and contacts you by email if any items are outstanding

Additional pre-employment and onboarding steps may be required. Refer to the resources below for full guidance.


Onboarding Support and Checklists

Your onboarding specialist is available to support you throughout the pre-employment process.

Within 1–3 business days of accepting your job offer, you will receive a Welcome Email with instructions and your pre-employment clearance deadline. The email will also indicate which checklist applies to your situation.

Pre-employment Checklists

  • New Staff Hire (Non-Remote) Candidates
    External to UC Davis Health, non-nursing positions
  • Academic and Intra-Campus Transfers
    View/Download Checklist
     
  • New Nursing Hire Candidates
    External to UC Davis Health, nursing positions
  • Academic and Intra-Campus Transfers
    View/Download Checklist
  • Current UC Davis Health Employee
    Internal employees who have accepted a new job or role
    View/Download Checklist
     
  • Remote New Staff Hire Candidates
    External, non-nursing, 100% remote positions with no physical access requirements
    View/Download Checklist
     

For Questions or Assistance

For questions about your pre-employment requirements or clearance status, contact your assigned onboarding specialist with the UC Davis Health Onboarding & Compliance Team.