Medical exam pre employment

[anonymous]

Can anyone tell me what this is? I am working with a recruiter and she told me I have to take a medical exam. What is the world are they looking for? I'm healthy. Isn't that personal? Or are they looking for drugs?

 

[anonymous]

This must be your first job in pharma as this is standard with all pharma companies. It includes a basic exam: eye, ear blood pressure/heart check up and most definitely includes drug screen. Keep in mind, you will be issued a company vehicle which carries liability on the part of the company.

 

[anonymous]

yes I am news to pharma so thanks. I guess that makes sense. Do you know what the drug screen is? Ive smoked some weed in Colorado and ate some candy.

 

[anonymous]

Genetic screening. minimize chance of employee developing cancer etc... expensive conditions while on company insurance plans.

 

[anonymous]

That's just BS.......genetic screening! No company can discriminate for hereditary diseases. I can't remember exactly what the exam was since its been years, but I think it was pretty basic. And I think I peed in a cup....don't remember doing anything else

 

[anonymous]

yes I am news to pharma so thanks. I guess that makes sense. Do you know what the drug screen is? Ive smoked some weed in Colorado and ate some candy.

9 panel urine drug test. The exam is nothing to worry about. Eye, hearing, BP very basic.
If you smoked pot or did Benzadiazipines that stay in you system for 6 weeks or more you will test positive. If you have prescription you will be contacted to provide it to a medical Dr. If not you will not be hired.

 

[anonymous]

No company can discriminate for hereditary diseases. /QUOTE]

please provide reference to US law for this