Back in 2012, an app called Friend Verifier was released that scanned Facebook profiles against the US national sex offender registry, to ensure that the friends people sent requests to / accepted on the platform were safe. (globaldatinginsights.com)
Because a medical assistant learns most skills on the job, organizations can run a background check on the individual's employment history, gain insight on the applicant's professional background through a reference check, identify if the applicant has a criminal record history and initiate a broader search of national sex offender registries to see if the individual has a record. (hireright.com)
If you feel like a simple Google or Facebook search won't suffice, they suggest checking a free public records website, such as your state or country's Department of Corrections website or National Sex Offenders registry. (welovedates.com)