At Loch street Medical Centre, we provide health assessments initiated by patients, insurers and employers.
At Loch street Medical Centre, we provide health assessments initiated by patients, insurers or employers to detect and prevent medical conditions and identify early interventions.
The resulting benefits? Healthier and happier workers, reduced rates of absenteeism due to sickness, and an added offering within your employment packages to ensure you attract the best candidates possible.
Pre-employment Medical Test
Pre-employment Medical Assessments (or PEM) is a workforce risk management tool and forms a part of the recruitment process for a variety of professional jobs.
During a comprehensive health assessment the following areas are assessed as per an employer’s request.
- Medical History – questionnaire covering past medical history, medical conditions, injuries, vaccinations, disabilities, fitness and health habits.
- Medical Examination – assessment of the candidate’s blood pressure, body-mass index (BMI), cardiovascular and respiratory health.
- Vision test
- Hearing test
- Drug and alcohol screenings – This involves measuring alcohol concentration in blood and checking for illicit or prescribed drug use.
- Urinalysis for diabetes or kidney/bladder disorders
- Functional assessments such as grip strength
- Immunisations
For Employers
Should I conduct a Pre-employment Medical Check for my employees?
As an employer, you may want to know your prospective employees’ health status that will help identify any existing conditions that might interfere with them doing their job. A Pre-employment Medical Assessment will ensure you employ people who can perform their work safely and risk-free.
What are the benefits to an employer for conducting a Pre-employment Medical Assessment?
Apart from providing a safer working environment, a pre-employment medical test is a risk management tool to reduce workplace injuries and consequently work cover claims, employee turnover and can also enhance work motivation and improve job satisfaction.
For Employees
What should I do If I have been asked to conduct a medical assessment?
If you have been asked by your future employer to conduct a medical assessment, you should contact our clinic to discuss your requirements. Our reception staff will be able to provide you with the cost of an examination tailored to your needs.