Why employers ask for medicals
A pre-employment medical helps confirm you can safely do the role and identifies any adjustments you might need.
Requirements depend on the job, industry and employer.
Pre-employment medicals, ready for your new job
Pre-employment and fitness-for-work medicals completed carefully by a GP at Morisset Doctors, with onsite pathology, vision, ECG and other checks as required by your employer. A fee applies.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Fees and eligibilityGP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card: children 15 and under, patients 65 and over with a pension or Health Care Card, and all other pension and Health Care Card holders.
Good to know before you book
01A fee applies
Pre-employment medicals are a private service.
Tap to see moreReception will confirm the cost; some employers pay directly.
Fees02Bring the employer's forms
Every employer's requirements differ.
Tap to see moreBring ID and any instructions.
What to bring03Book a long appointment
Allow time for all checks.
Tap to see moreSome tests may need a second visit.
Call (02) 4006 822204Results with consent
Reports go to your employer only with your consent.
Tap to see moreYour privacy is protected.
PrivacyFind the care that fits
Choose a topic to see what is involved, what it costs, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
It depends on the job
What is included
A pre-employment medical may include a health questionnaire, examination, blood pressure, height and weight, vision and colour vision, hearing, urine test, spirometry, ECG and fitness or movement checks.
Your GP follows the requirements on your employer's form.
- 1Bring forms
- 2Questionnaire
- 3Examination and tests
- 4Forms completed
What it costsThis procedure attracts a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
How long does it take?
Usually a long appointment.
Do I need to fast?
Only if blood tests require it.
Construction, transport and more
Industry medicals
Some industries need specific checks, such as for heavy machinery, driving, working at heights or with hazardous substances.
Ask reception whether your specific medical can be completed at the clinic.
- 1Check requirements
- 2Book
- 3Assessment
- 4Report
What it costsThis procedure attracts a fee. Reception will confirm the cost before your appointment.
Do you do mining medicals?
Ask reception about specific industry requirements.
Do you do drug and alcohol testing?
Ask reception.
Understanding pre-employment medicals
Plain-language information to help you know what to expect and make informed decisions with your GP.
What to expect
Expect a questionnaire, examination and the checks required on your form, which may include vision, hearing, urine, blood tests, spirometry, ECG or fitness checks.
Some results, such as pathology, may take a few days.
Your privacy
Your GP will only send information to your employer with your consent, and only what is required for the assessment.
You can ask what will be shared.
Getting ready
A quick checklist for your medical.
I have the employer's form
Bring it with photo ID.
Next stepBook a long appointment.I wear glasses
Bring them for the vision test.
Next stepBook an appointment.Blood tests are required
You may need to fast; check the form.
Next stepCollection is onsite.I am not sure what is needed
Call reception with your employer's requirements.
Next stepCall (02) 4006 8222.Myth or fact?
Test what you know about pre-employment medicals. Choose an answer to reveal the explanation.
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Every pre-employment medical is the same.
Requirements depend on the job and employer.
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Bringing your employer's form helps.
Your GP follows the requirements on it.
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Some employers pay the clinic directly.
Check with your employer.
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Evidence, sources and advertising standards
Information on this page is general, evidence-based and drawn from Australian health authorities and professional guidelines, including:
Morisset Doctors advertises its services in line with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and AHPRA's Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service. We do not use testimonials, offer inducements, or make claims about outcomes. Individual results and experiences vary. Please talk to your GP about your own situation.
The numbers worth knowing
0Long appointment
For most medicals.
FeeApplies
Reception will confirm.
OnsitePathology
4Cyte collection.
ECGIn the clinic
If required.
Everyone involved, around you
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of the care team to see how it fits together.
Youat the centre of your care
Pre-employment medicals at every stage
Pre-employment medical.
Additional checks.
Periodic fitness checks.
Who can help
Every GP at Morisset Doctors can help with pre-employment medicals. These team members list it among their interests.
GP and directorDr Ali Zubaidy
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Skin checks and procedures, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, chronic conditions and men's health.
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GP FellowDr Mofada HadiBook now
Chronic and complex care, geriatrics, mental health, skin cancer medicine and women's health.
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General practitionerDr Alice NajjarBook now
Women's health, children's health, pregnancy care and preventive care. Taking new patients.
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GP registrarDr Prishantha SirisenaBook now
Women's health, paediatrics, geriatric medicine and chronic disease. Taking new patients.
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A little preparation gives you and your doctor more time for what matters. Your doctor will explain the options, benefits and risks, and only examine with your consent.
What to bring0 of 6 ready
Your health, your choice
Book online at any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. New patients welcome.
Pre-employment medicals questions, answered
If yours is not here, call (02) 4006 8222 and reception will help.
Are pre-employment medicals bulk billed?
No; a fee applies.
Can my employer pay?
Some employers pay the clinic directly; check with them.
What should I bring?
Photo ID and your employer's forms.
Can tests be done onsite?
Many can, including pathology and ECG.
How long will it take?
Book a long appointment.
Will results be shared?
Only with your consent.
