Schulthess Klinik
Zürich
Medical Secretary / Medical Secretary for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- 18 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Schulthess Klinik in Zürich excels in orthopedic care with 1,100+ staff. Join a vibrant environment focused on healing and mobility.
Tasks
- Organize and prepare consultations for shoulder and elbow surgeries.
- Welcome patients at the reception and handle inquiries efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with the medical team to support patient needs.
Skills
- Must have MPA training or experience as a medical secretary.
- Strong command of medical terminology and excellent writing skills.
- Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work with patients directly.
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About the job
The Schulthess Clinic in Zurich is one of Europe’s leading orthopaedic clinics with over 1,100 employees. Our central mission is to relieve people from their pain and restore their mobility. As a specialised clinic, we focus on surgical orthopaedics, neurology, rheumatology, and sports medicine. The Schulthess Clinic is a Swiss Olympic Medical Center.
Become part of our leading orthopaedic clinic as
Medical Secretary for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Responsibilities
Organisation, coordination, and preparation of consultations
Welcoming our patients at reception
Ordering missing X-rays and files for patients to be seen
Typing consultation, discharge, operation, and insurance reports from dictation and entering data into the system
Handling incoming mail and telephone enquiries
Close collaboration with the medical team and point of contact for their patients
Holiday and sick leave cover within the secretarial team
Profile
Training as a medical practice assistant and/or additional training as a hospital and medical secretary with professional experience in a comparable position
Enjoyment of writing and confident use of medical terminology
Service-oriented and enjoyment of direct patient contact
Trustworthy, independent, resilient, and communicative personality
Flexible and team-oriented working style
Very good and confident German language skills; knowledge of English, Italian, or French is an advantage
