Universitätsspital Zürich
Zürich
Dispatcher for the "central inpatient dispatch" 80-100%
- 22 June 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 8091 Zürich
About the job
The central inpatient dispatch ensures efficient coordination of all planned patient admissions, surgeries, and pre-admission examinations. As a central hub, it connects doctors, nursing staff, and patients, ensuring a smooth process.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
The University Hospital Zurich is one of the largest hospitals in Switzerland. Our over 8,600 employees and around 700 trainees dedicate themselves daily to the well-being of our patients.
Dispatcher for the "central inpatient dispatch" 80-100%
from August 2026 or by arrangement
Your main tasks
- Organisation and coordination of inpatient admissions
- Independent and responsible determination of admission and surgery dates (reservation of operating theatre and bed at the department level)
- Ensuring transparency within the dispatch tool KISIM
- Planning and coordination of outpatient procedures, interventions, and pre-admission diagnostics
- Operation planning of inpatient, semi-inpatient as well as outpatient procedures at USZ and Circle
- In case of bottlenecks (beds, operating theatre, staff), decision in consultation with the responsible doctors about the priority of patients to be admitted and postponement if necessary
- Contact person for doctors, nursing staff, patient administration and reception as well as for patients regarding admission procedures and stay
- Contact person and information liaison (elective appointments etc.) to patient administration, intensive care units, wards, outpatient clinics and other external branches such as the children’s hospital, insurance carriers, general practitioners and other referrers
Your profile
You...
Traits such as independent working and assertiveness complete your profile?
- ...have a basic medical education with knowledge in dispatch and/or several years of experience in hospital administration?
- ...possess high social competence and are characterised by strong communication and teamwork skills?
- ...have excellent organisational talent and look forward to actively shaping your work area?
- ...value goal-oriented, multiprofessional collaboration and enjoy a demanding environment?
Traits such as independent working and assertiveness complete your profile?
Our benefits
You can expect a varied range of tasks in a progressive working environment with thorough induction. A motivated team is happy to support you in your role in all matters. Good team spirit contributes to a cross-departmental sense of belonging.
The central inpatient dispatch organisation (ZSD) offers diverse development opportunities and insight into the various medical specialties of USZ.
In the recruitment process, an initial interview will be conducted, after which we invite you to a second interview including a half-day trial. This way, you can get to know the future workplace and your colleagues. We look forward to meeting you!
The central inpatient dispatch organisation (ZSD) offers diverse development opportunities and insight into the various medical specialties of USZ.
In the recruitment process, an initial interview will be conducted, after which we invite you to a second interview including a half-day trial. This way, you can get to know the future workplace and your colleagues. We look forward to meeting you!
University Hospital Zurich
8091 Zurich
8091 Zurich
