Pre-employment medical assessments help determine whether a person is medically suited to safely perform the requirements of a particular role. The assessment may include a review of medical history, a physical examination and additional tests depending on the position and the employer’s requirements.
Pre-employment medicals are available from participating doctors at selected MyClinic locations across Melbourne.
What to Expect During a Pre-Employment Check Appointment
During a pre-employment medical assessment, the consulting doctor will assess your health in relation to the requirements of the role. The exact assessment will depend on the position and any requirements specified by your employer.
Pre-employment medical assessments can help employers understand whether a prospective employee can safely perform the inherent requirements of a role and identify any workplace adjustments that may need to be considered.
Your pre-employment medical assessment will be tailored to the requirements of your role and any instructions provided by your employer. Depending on these requirements, the consulting doctor may perform or arrange assessments such as vision and hearing checks, blood pressure, urine testing, lung function testing or blood tests through an external pathology provider.
Not every pre-employment medical requires the same tests. Your doctor will determine which assessments are appropriate based on the information provided and the requirements of the position.
A pre-employment medical assessment can help determine whether an individual can safely perform the inherent requirements of a particular role and identify health factors that may need to be considered in the workplace.
Depending on the position, an assessment may be required for roles involving driving, working at heights, physical work, rail or transport, emergency services, office-based work or other safety-sensitive duties.
The assessment may also help identify whether workplace adjustments or further medical assessment should be considered. The consulting doctor makes an independent clinical assessment based on the individual’s health, the requirements of the role and any information provided by the employer.
Your privacy and confidentiality are important throughout your pre-employment medical assessment. Personal and health information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the clinic’s privacy policy.
Information or reports relating to your assessment will only be provided to your employer or another third party where you have provided appropriate consent or where disclosure is otherwise permitted or required by law.
The consulting doctor will only include information relevant to the purpose of the pre-employment assessment and the requirements of the role.
Pre-employment medicals should be booked directly with your preferred MyClinic location so the clinic can ensure the appropriate doctor, nursing support and appointment time are available.
When booking, please let reception know that you require a pre-employment medical assessment and advise them of any specific tests or documentation requested by your employer.
Please bring any forms or instructions provided by your employer to your appointment.
A pre-employment medical is a health assessment that considers an individual’s health in relation to the requirements of a particular job. The assessment required will vary depending on the role and the employer’s requirements.
