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All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Some items, including privately purchased vaccines and consumables, attract a fee.

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Pre-employment medicals,assessed against the job.

A pre-employment medical checks whether you can safely do a specific job. In the Upper Hunter that often means hearing, lung function and physical capacity — and it means bringing the right paperwork.

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Book the right lengthTell reception what it is about so enough time is set aside.
No referral neededThis is general practice care — you can book directly with us.
Ask for who you preferMale and female GPs are available. Say who you would like when you book.
One practiceYour history in one place, so nothing has to be explained twice
Longer if you need itAsk reception for a long appointment when there is more than one thing
Bulk billedStandard consultations, for everyone with a valid Medicare card
Medicare Bulk Billing PracticeWe are a bulk billing practice — standard GP consultations are bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Work and pre-employment medicals are requested by a third party, so they are privately billed and quoted before you book.
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An assessment againsta specific job.

A pre-employment medical is not a general health check. It assesses whether you can safely perform the tasks of a particular role, against the requirements the employer has set. Two people can be perfectly healthy and one still be unsuitable for a particular job.

What is assessed varies by role, but commonly includes height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing, lung function, musculoskeletal assessment, and a urine sample. Some roles require drug and alcohol screening; some require chest imaging. The employer's requirements determine the content.

Bring the employer's paperworkRequirements differ between employers, sites and roles. Without the specific form and requirements, the assessment cannot be completed properly and you may need to come back.
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Why is it not bulk billed?

It is requested by a third party rather than being care for your health, so Medicare does not fund it. The fee is quoted before you book.

Does the employer see everything?

The employer receives an opinion about your fitness for the role, not your full medical history. Anything found that is your own health matter is discussed with you.

What if something is found?

It gets explained to you, and where it is fixable it becomes a plan. Finding treatable things is one of the genuine benefits of these assessments.

Commonly assessed

Vision and hearing

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Commonly assessedVision and hearing

Both are core requirements for many roles in the region.

Commonly assessed

Lung function

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Commonly assessedLung function

Spirometry, particularly where there is dust exposure.

Commonly assessed

Physical capacity

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Commonly assessedPhysical capacity

Musculoskeletal assessment against the tasks of the role.

Commonly assessed

Blood pressure and general health

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Commonly assessedBlood pressure and general health

Including height, weight and a urine sample.

Sometimes required

Drug and alcohol screening

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Sometimes requiredDrug and alcohol screening

Where the employer or site requires it.

Bring

Form, ID, glasses, medicines

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BringForm, ID, glasses, medicines

Plus any relevant specialist letters or previous assessments.

Some roles require a drug and alcohol screen.Which ones, and what is tested, is set by the employer — not by us.

Longer appointment,booked ahead.

Ring reception, say which employer and role, and you will be quoted the fee.

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How long does it take?

Usually 45 minutes to an hour, sometimes longer if additional testing is required.

Can it be done same day?

Rarely. These need booking ahead so the right time and equipment are available.

Are you an approved provider for coal industry assessments?

Ring and confirm before booking. Some coal industry assessments must be done by a provider approved under the relevant NSW arrangements.

1Ring to bookSay the employer and role. You will be quoted the fee before booking.Before the day
2Bring everythingThe form, photo ID, glasses, hearing aids, medicines and any relevant letters.On the day
3The assessmentUsually 45 to 60 minutes, including any required testing.On the day
4The reportCompleted and returned as required, with anything relevant to your own health discussed with you.Days

Pre-employment medicals

Work fitness assessments

Hearing & lung function

Drug and alcohol screening where required

Privately billed

Quoted before booking

Long appointment

Bring photo ID

Pre-employment medicals

Work fitness assessments

Hearing & lung function

Drug and alcohol screening where required

Privately billed

Quoted before booking

Long appointment

Bring photo ID

Pre-employment medicals

Work fitness assessments

Hearing & lung function

Drug and alcohol screening where required

Privately billed

Quoted before booking

Long appointment

Bring photo ID

Pre-employment medicalsquestions, answered.

Is it bulk billed?

No. Third-party assessments are privately billed, and quoted before you book.

How long does it take?

Usually 45 to 60 minutes.

What should I bring?

The employer's form, photo ID, glasses, hearing aids, your medicines and relevant letters.

Does my employer see my medical history?

No. They receive an opinion on your fitness for the role.

Do you do coal industry medicals?

Ring and confirm — some must be done by a provider approved under the relevant NSW arrangements.

Do you do drug and alcohol screening?

Where the employer requires it. Confirm when you book.

What if I do not meet the requirements?

It is explained to you, and where something is treatable that becomes a plan.

Can I do it by telehealth?

No. These require examination and testing.

General information onlyThis page is general health information for anyone who finds it useful. It is not advice about your own situation and it does not replace a consultation with a doctor who knows you. If you are worried about a symptom, book an appointment or call (02) 6530 7404. In an emergency, call 000.

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