Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Medical Assistance
- 13 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Villigen PSI
About the job
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 Centre for Proton Therapy, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Patient administration and reception duties
- Organisation and logistics (appointment scheduling etc.) for patients from home 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 the framework of clinical studies
- Preparation and documentation of patient case discussions
- Participation in clinical studies, partly with coordination tasks
- Representation during absences of the secretaries in the patient office and study office
Your profile
You are a medical secretary or a medical practice assistant or have an equivalent qualification. 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 digitalised 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 induction, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of further education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and facilities on site.
For professional enquiries, please contact Sevda Sengül, Tel. +41 56 310 43 42.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 20 March 2026 for the position of Medical Assistance (Index No. 1712-24013).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
