Medical Assistance
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Key information
- Publication date:27 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Villigen PSI
Job summary
Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland’s largest research facility. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to health innovation and sustainability.
Tasks
- Manage patient administration and reception duties effectively.
- Organize logistics for both domestic and international patients.
- Assist in clinical studies and documentation processes.
Skills
- Medical secretary or equivalent training required.
- Proficiency in medical terminology and healthcare experience.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office and digital workflows.
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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.
For the patient and study office of the Center for Proton Therapy, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Patient administration and reception duties
- Organization and logistics (appointment scheduling, etc.) for patients from domestic and abroad
- Patient data entry (electronic patient record)
- Communication with external institutes/clinics, doctors, and patients
- Billing of proton therapy and obtaining cost approvals
- Study assistance and documentation within clinical studies
- Preparation and presentation of scientific data according to specifications
- Preparation and documentation of patient case discussions
Your profile
You are a medical secretary or a medical practice assistant or have an equivalent education. You master medical terminology, have experience in healthcare, ideally in the oncological field. As a team-oriented personality with work experience in a larger secretariat, you bring knowledge of practice software (e.g., Aria), are very familiar with MS Office, and have an affinity for digitized work processes. For processing patient documents and communication with patients, language skills in German and English are a prerequisite. Knowledge of French and Italian is an advantage and highly appreciated. Independent, conscientious, and very precise work is a matter of course for you.
We offer
Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.
For professional inquiries, please contact Sevda Sengül, Tel. +41 56 310 43 42.
We look forward to your online application by November 30, 2025 for the position of Medical Assistance (Index No. 1712-24013).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources, Larissa Götzelmann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
