Coding Manager

The Fribourg Hospital (HFR) is committed daily to the health of the population. Active on several sites, it offers a comprehensive range of high-quality inpatient and outpatient care, placing the well-being of patients at the heart of its concerns. Respect, patient orientation, solidarity and commitment are the core values of its 3,800 collaborators.

To complete its team, the medical controlling department, attached to the Finance Directorate, is looking for a

Your missions

• You lead a team of 11 collaborators, both technically and organisationally
• You ensure the timely closure of coding for the acute inpatient care domain and for ST Reha
• You contribute to the development and implementation of projects in the field of medical coding
• You actively develop collaboration with other HFR departments
• You provide basic and continuing training in medical coding, within the team as well as to other professional groups
• You independently manage the follow-up of coding audits and reviews
• You handle reimbursement refusals from health insurance funds and set up dedicated controlling which you manage

Your profile

• Training in medical coding is essential; the federal diploma as a specialist in medical coding is an asset
• Recognised training in public health, with several years of professional experience and very good knowledge of anatomy, terminology, pathology, biology and medical-surgical techniques
• Proven experience in medical coding in a Swiss hospital environment, complemented by management experience
• French language with very good knowledge of German
• Communicative personality with excellent leadership skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office

Start date: 1 December 2026 or by agreement

Information: Daniela Ehbrecht Fux, Head of Medical Controlling, tel. 026 306 04 41

Application deadline: 27 September 2026

Apply here

Ref.: HFR-A-263701