AUMC Contractor Badging

AU Health System Non-AU personnel who are assigned to work at an Augusta University Medical Center (AUMC) location must obtain a medical center contractor identification badge.

This applies to employees of suppliers (contractors, vendors, etc.) who provide goods and services or who are assigned to a project at AUMC.

Those who visit campus infrequently may be escorted by an authorized employee or obtain a temporary identification badge.

Contact Us

JagCard Office

Summerville Campus

Washington Hall

706-721-0323

jagcard@augusta.edu

2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904

How to request a contractor badge

Each employee MUST visit background.hrtrucheck.com
Use access code AUHealth (no spaces and case sensitive) to create an account and complete the requested information (instructions here).
Download the AUMC contractor badge request form and complete one for each employee.
Email the properly completed application to Christine Abbott: cabbott@augusta.edu
Christine Abbott will personally send the application to the Medical Center Badging office.
After completing the background check, an email will be sent to the address provided on the background check form to inform whether the application was approved “Cleared Applicant’s” or denied “CANNOT Hire.”
After being approved, the applicant must visit the Employee Health office for Tuberculosis testing.
   - The test must be read by Employee Health 48 hours after the test is placed.
   - Testing will take place Monday – Wednesday or Friday ONLY.
   - Your healthcare provider may administer a TB test, but the results will still need to be submitted to Employee Health for approval.
After you receive an email indicating that you are cleared AND you have your blue TB test form from Employee Health, proceed to the JagCard office for badging.

Important Notes:

Please note that this badging and testing process normally takes 3-5 business days. If the background check returns any concerning results, it will be further reviewed by the AU Health Chief of Security for consideration, which will require additional processing time.
If you require access to buildings or areas with electronically-controlled locks, an access request must be submitted to hospitalaccess@augusta.edu by the AU Project Manager or the supervisor/manager of the areas where you require access.
JagCard staff do not approve access. They only assign it as instructed by an authorized individual.
Background checks and badges expire one year after the issue date. Each contractor is to make a note of their expiration date(s). To prevent delays for subsequent years, please start your "new year" background processing clearances at least 30 days before your current expiration date. Due to the vast number of contractors on site, the Badging office cannot send out individual reminders.

Employee Health Office

The Employee Health office is located in room AD-1301 of Professional Building 1 at 1481 Laney Walker Blvd. in Augusta, GA.
Telephone: 706-721-3418

Professional Building 1

Jagcard Office

The Jagcard office is located at Washington Hall inside The Roar Store Campus Store, 2500 Walton Way in Augusta, GA.

Washington Hall

Points of Contact

Hospital Contractors: Christine Abbott, 706-721-9721, cabbott@augusta.edu
Employee Health: Sherrall Smith, 706-721-3418, shsmith@augusta.edu

Forms & Related Documents

AUMC Badge Request Form

Download, complete, authorize, and submit this form to request a medical center ID badge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are criminal background checks required?

Yes, all non-AU/AUMC employees who require a contractor identification badge must first pass a criminal background check.

What kind of background check is required?

Prior to being issued a badge, we require that personnel be evaluated by a state and federal criminal history check to determine that each employee has no history of any felony convictions. We also require that each employee has no history of any crime of moral turpitudeCrimes of moral turpitude are generally those involving vileness or depravity with respect to the duties a person owes to other members of society or to society in general. In particular concern are those crimes involving violence, dishonesty or breach of trust. Examples include but are not limited to murder, rape, fraud, embezzlement, and child abuse. within the past ten years.

Who Is considered a Supplier?

Any company or organization that assigns their personnel to fulfill the terms of a contract or purchase at Augusta University is considered an AU Supplier. This includes vendors, contractors, service providers, or any external entity engaged to provide services to AU for fees or other remuneration.