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Pre-Placement Medical Exam Procedure

  1. The position description for job titles subject to Pre-Placement Medical Exams will state in the Special Conditions of Employment section, "This position is subject to completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Occupational Health Services, given at no charge to the applicant."
  2. The hiring department will inform the applicant(s) that hiring is contingent upon completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam.
  3. Once the selected applicant agrees to a hiring offer contingent on the pre-placement medical exam, the department:
    • Performs the background check (if necessary);
    • Fills out a Request & Authorization for Medical Services form;
    • Faxes the Request form and the Position Description to Occupational Health at 530-752-5277;
    • Calls Occupational Health at 530-757-3200 for an appointment;
    • Gives the applicant a copy of the Request form to bring to the appointment.
  4. The Exam is performed by medical staff at Occupational Health. However, special arrangements will be made for off-site locations.
  5. Upon completion of the Exam, Occupational Health will fax, then mail the hiring department a copy of the clearance form indicating whether the employee is cleared for hire without restrictions or with medically-based work activity restrictions.
  6. If work activity restrictions are indicated, the department where the applicant will be working will consult with Employment Outreach and the Occupational Health's physician to determine if accommodation is reasonable.
  7. If work activity restrictions are indicated, the applicant has the right to appeal the process. The applicant will receive a copy of the medical report restrictions from Occupational Health and Pre-Placement Medical Exam Appeal Process information.
  8. Occupational Health will recharge the hiring department for medical tests provided regardless of the results of the Pre-Placement Medical Exam.