Employers using Alere eScreen service can now direct employees to MinuteClinic for drug testing, physicals, biometrics and other screenings
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today announced that MinuteClinic has joined the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network (EOHN), a comprehensive alliance of clinic partners. Businesses that utilize Alere eScreen's services can now direct employees who are required to participate in occupational health screening prior to employment, or as a part of their employment, to one of the more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations nationwide for required workplace testing.
"MinuteClinic is pleased to partner with Alere eScreen to provide workplace health services to employers and their employees at times and locations that are convenient for them," said Sharon Vitti, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, MinuteClinic. "Our practitioners are trusted and knowledgeable resources for health care services in their communities and they are looking forward to being able to provide this important service to local employees as well."
Through the new partnership with Alere eScreen, employees can visit MinuteClinic for a number of services commonly required by employers, such as biometric screenings, vaccinations, Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals and drug testing. Employees in need of these services can visit Alere eScreen's website that allows them to choose the location they would like to visit for testing, including their local MinuteClinic. Once the patient selects a location and enters some required demographic data, the patient then prints out an "e-passport" and presents this to the provider, identifying which tests or screenings the employer is requesting.
"Alere is excited to be an enabling partner for MinuteClinic in their desire to dramatically improve the accessibility of workplace testing services," said Sanjay Malkani, Global President of Toxicology at Alere. "With the Alere eScreen system already in place, and access to a broad services menu including biometric screening, DOT physicals, vaccinations, and drug testing, MinuteClinic is poised to become a valuable workplace health destination for employers nationwide."
MinuteClinic is open seven days a week, including evenings and holidays, and is staffed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants who specialize in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for acute illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. MinuteClinic providers can also treat minor wounds and abrasions, and sprains, strains and joint pain and can administer common vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, pneumonia and Hepatitis A & B.
Prevention and wellness services offered at MinuteClinic include screening and monitoring for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, tuberculosis (TB) testing, contraceptive care, motion sickness prevention and smoking cessation. In addition, the providers can evaluate and treat common skin conditions, such as acne, dermatitis and rosacea.
About MinuteClinic
MinuteClinic is the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the largest pharmacy health care provider in the United States. MinuteClinic launched the first retail medical clinics in the United States in 2000 and is the largest provider of retail clinics with more than 1,100 locations in 33 states and the District of Columbia. By creating a health care delivery model that responds to patient demand, MinuteClinic makes access to high-quality medical treatment easier for more Americans. Nationally, the company has provided care through more than 37 million patient visits, with a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating. MinuteClinic is the only retail health care provider to receive four consecutive accreditations from The Joint Commission, the national evaluation and certifying agency for nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. For more information, visit www.minuteclinic.com.
About Alere eScreen, Inc.
As one of the country's largest third-party administrators of workplace testing, Alere eScreen's ability to transform workplace testing into a networked approach saves employers time, money, and resources. With integrated web applications and a suite of screening tools utilized by thousands of locations, we help automate test administration processes linking HR, supervisors, managers, collection sites, and employees throughout a variety of workplace testing events. Through Alere eScreen, employers have all the tools they need to successfully hire and maintain a healthy, drug-free, compliant, and productive workforce. For more information, visit www.escreen.com.
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