Deputy Head of the "Tariffs, Agreements and Billing" Department

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 patient well-being at the heart of its concerns. Respect, patient orientation, solidarity and commitment are the core values of its 3,800 employees.

In a rapidly evolving hospital environment, tariff and billing issues occupy a central place. To strengthen its Tariffs, Agreements and Billing department, HFR is looking for a

Your mission

In close collaboration with the head of the department, you play a key role in managing the billing and tariff activities of HFR. You actively contribute to their development and support a team of around 20 employees.

In this capacity, you:

• ensure complete, reliable and timely billing, in compliance with legal provisions and current agreements;
• manage the operational leadership and support of a team of around 20 people, promoting skills development and responsibility;
• analyse, optimise and develop billing processes and procedures with a focus on efficiency and quality;
• actively participate in the implementation of the new outpatient system, its development and monitoring;
• monitor tariff agreements and ensure their proper application;
• take part in tariff negotiations with Swiss and foreign insurers;
• handle and coordinate requests related to the field, in collaboration with patients, partners and various internal and external contacts;
• provide operational support to the billing team when necessary.

Your profile

You have solid experience in hospital billing and wish to apply your expertise in a role combining operational responsibilities, team management and strategic challenges.

You hold:

• a Bachelor of Science from a University of Applied Sciences, a federal diploma in social insurance or equivalent training and experience;
• proven experience in hospital billing; specific training in the hospital field is an asset;
• good knowledge of hospital financing, social and private insurance (LAMal, LAA, LCA) as well as the main national tariff structures (SwissDRG, ST Reha, TARDOC and outpatient packages);
• strong interpersonal skills and a team spirit;
• good command of IT and data analysis tools;
• fluency in French with good knowledge of German, or vice versa.

What characterises you

As a hands-on manager, you enjoy mobilising, supporting and developing a team. You also know how to take a step back, analyse complex situations and propose concrete solutions.

Your organisational skills, autonomy and rigour enable you to manage priorities and meet deadlines. You demonstrate proactivity, team spirit and ease in communication, while keeping in mind the needs of patients and partners.

Why join us?

This position offers you the opportunity to take on responsibilities in a field at the heart of current health system challenges and to contribute directly to the evolution of HFR’s tariff and billing practices.

You will join an experienced team and benefit from a role that combines expertise, process improvement and participation in structuring projects for the institution.

Start date: immediately or by agreement

Information: Mr Antonio Stella, Head of the Tariffs, Agreements and Billing Department, tel. 026 306 04 75

Application deadline: 4 October 2026

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Ref.: HFR-A-263802