aCCOUNTS
How do I go about setting up a new account with Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine?
Setting up a new account is easy and takes minutes to do! In the upper right corner of this website, select "New Account Form". After completing the form, simply email it to info@gulfcoastoccmed.com and we will get you all set!
Or if you would prefer, email us at info@gulfcoastoccmed.com or call our main office at (225) 753-7233 and ask to speak to a new client representative. We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and to get you started.
Please note that you can begin sending employees in immediately after we receive your general information; they do not have to wait until after the registration packet is completed.
Or if you would prefer, email us at info@gulfcoastoccmed.com or call our main office at (225) 753-7233 and ask to speak to a new client representative. We will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and to get you started.
Please note that you can begin sending employees in immediately after we receive your general information; they do not have to wait until after the registration packet is completed.
bILLING
How can I receive my invoices?
When setting up a new account with Gulf Coast, you will be given a choice as to how you would like to receive your invoices — either individually for each employee or one lump monthly statement. Either way, your invoices can be mailed or emailed to you, whichever is more convenient for you.
What are the different methods of payment?
We accept all major credit cards, cash, or company checks
oFFICE hOURS
wHAT IF I NEED AN EMPLOYEE TO BE SEEN AFTER YOUR NORMAL OPERATING HOURS
For your convenience, Gulf Coast does offer access to any of our services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long! By contacting our main clinic at (225)753-7233 after we have closed, you will be directed to our after-hours phone. The Gulf Coast representative will then arrange for a technician or a medical provider to meet you at a Gulf Coast clinic as soon as possible.
Again, this after hour benefit is available for any of the services we offer, including injuries, drug screens, and alcohol testing. Need be, we can even send technicians to emergency rooms to drug screen employees who have been seriously injured.
Again, this after hour benefit is available for any of the services we offer, including injuries, drug screens, and alcohol testing. Need be, we can even send technicians to emergency rooms to drug screen employees who have been seriously injured.
Is Gulf Coast Closed for Lunch?
Gulf Coast is open during lunch. We have adequate staff in place at all clinics during lunch time rush.
OFFICE OPERATIONS
Is there a doctor at every location?
Gulf Coast currently offers professional medical care providers at all of our full-service clinics.
Do I Need an appointment to see the doctor?
No appointment is needed at any time.
SERVICES
Does Gulf Coast OffER Flu Shots?
Yes! When flu season hits, Gulf Coast is your go-to clinic! We offer top-of-the-line vaccines at a low cost to you and your company. Also, you can take advantage of our onsite service — let us come to you!
What are "Instant Check" drug screens?
These are tests that can be performed in our clinics and can render a negative result instantaneously. If the result is not negative, we recommend sending the specimen to the laboratory for further testing.
Is there an extra charge to receive instant check results the same day they are taken?
All results from Gulf Coast are reported as they are received. There are no additional fees for receiving same-day results for instant check drug screens.
what samhsa certified labs does gulf coast use?
Currently, we use Alere/CPL, Quest, and Psychemedics as our SAMHSA-certified
Test Results
What are the different options for receiving my employee's results?
We can email results to you; however, the easiest and most convenient method would be through the iSystoc secure database that you can access anytime, anywhere. Click here for more information on this free service.
how long does it take to get the results back for a drug screen?
This varies on the type of drug screen that is performed and on the results. Negative Instacheck readings will be reported the day of the drug screen. Negative send-off drug screens will be available the next business day. All confirmations usually take about 3 to 5 business days. Regardless of the situation, when we receive a result, you receive the result!
Other
What masks do you offer for fit tests?
Gulf Coast offers an array of masks that are most popular in the industrial field all in several sizes. If we don’t have the mask that your company needs, let us know and we will get it!
How long is a DOT physical valid for?
For the most part, a DOT physical is valid usually for 2 years. Some medical conditions can shorten this period to a year or less.