Medical Coder 40 – 50% (m/f)

26 February 2026
40 – 50%
Permanent position
Baar

Job summary

Das Zuger Kantonsspital is dedicated to the health of the community. This position offers a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Independently code inpatient treatment cases across various specialties.
Collaborate closely with medical staff and healthcare professionals.
Contribute to quality assurance processes and optimize documentation.

Skills

Completed education in healthcare, ideally with specialization in intensive or anesthesia care.
Several years of experience in medical coding in an acute care hospital.
Strong communication skills and a high sense of quality and responsibility.

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About the job

The Zug Cantonal Hospital is dedicated to the health of the population of the canton of Zug and the surrounding regions. Around 1,200 employees, including 180 in training and further education, work in various areas. Every year, we treat and care for over 11,500 inpatient and over 70,000 outpatient patients. More than 27,500 people are treated annually in the interdisciplinary emergency center.

For our department Medical Controlling and Medical Coding, we are looking for a Medical Coder from June 1, 2026, or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Independent coding of inpatient treatment cases from all specialties (surgery, orthopedics/traumatology, medicine, gynecology/obstetrics, intensive care medicine) according to SwissDRG
Close collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals
Participation in quality assurance processes, internal training, and optimization of medical documentation
Handling inquiries from insurers and internal departments
Possibility to code inpatient cases according to ST Reha for our cooperation partner

Your Profile

Completed training in healthcare (e.g., nursing, ideally with specialization in intensive or anesthesia care, physician)
Several years of professional experience in medical coding in a somatic acute hospital
Federal specialist certificate in medical coding or willingness to obtain it
Independent, precise, structured, and efficient working style
High quality and sense of responsibility
Teamwork skills and good communication competence

Our Offer

We offer you a varied and challenging activity in a collegial team with flexible working hours and, if desired, a relevant proportion of home office. You benefit from attractive employment conditions such as more than 5 weeks of vacation, various discounts, generous participation in professional training, and very good social benefits.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your electronic application to Gaby Jans, Deputy Head of Human Resources. Only direct applications will be considered. For more information about the position, please contact Linda Meier, Head of Medical Controlling and Medical Coding from June 2026, at phone 041 399 44 73.