Medical Assistant for our Pre-Anaesthetic Consultation

About the job

La Source Clinic is a unique multidisciplinary acute care facility. It belongs to the La Source Foundation, an independent and private non-profit institution that also oversees the La Source Health Institute and University of Applied Sciences. The independence granted by this status allows it to continuously invest in human and technological resources to ensure the best possible care for its patients.

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.772 / Contract type: Permanent contract at 90% (1 variable day off every 2 weeks) / Hours: Monday to Friday with 2 shifts: 7:45am-4:45pm / 8:00am-5:00pm / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

To support the activity of our Pre-Anaesthetic Consultation, we are looking for a Medical Assistant who will help provide each patient with calm, personalised, and quality care. As a true interface between patients, anaesthetist doctors, and external partners, you will work within a committed team where your technical expertise, organisational skills, and interpersonal abilities will make a difference.

What will you be expected to do?

• Ensure the physical and telephone reception of patients, their relatives, and various contacts, while guaranteeing professional and caring support.
• Organise and coordinate appointments for pre-anaesthetic consultations.
• Compile, check, and prepare patients' medical records.
• Assist anaesthetist doctors during consultations and contribute to the smooth running of care.
• Perform medical-technical acts within the competencies of the medical assistant, including blood sampling, electrocardiograms (ECG), Uricult, urine sticks, and nasopharyngeal swabs, on medical prescription or request (about 10% of the activity).
• Enter services for billing purposes.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail as well as the dispatch of files to prescribing practices.
• Oversee the management of medical equipment and consumables stock, ensure their replenishment, and place necessary orders.

Who will you work with?

• The team includes two dynamic and complementary medical assistants who work closely with the anaesthetist doctors. Always smiling and cheerful, they face daily challenges together.

• Jean-Marc Dehillotte, Head of Anaesthesia, Recovery Room, and Pre-Anaesthetic Consultation, has over 25 years of experience in this field. A local manager since 2019, he adopts a participative and human management style based on strong professional values, supporting both care excellence and the professional development of his team.

What do we expect from you?

Essentials:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as Medical Assistant or equivalent recognised training in Switzerland.
• Experience in a role combining reception, administrative management, and medical-technical acts.
• Proficiency in blood sampling, electrocardiograms (ECG), and other technical acts within the medical assistant's competencies.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and priority management skills.
• Service orientation, interpersonal ease, and ability to establish a climate of trust with patients.
• Rigor, autonomy, and discretion in managing medical information.
• Comfort with IT tools and patient record management software.
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.

Your assets:

• Experience in pre-anaesthetic consultation, anaesthesia, or in a hospital or clinic environment.
• Knowledge of the patient pathway in ambulatory surgery or operating theatre settings.
• Mastery of the electronic patient record (Clevehr) and/or medical billing software (Opale).
• Knowledge of one or more foreign languages, especially English.
• Team spirit, flexibility, and adaptability.

Why choose La Source Clinic?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud
• The atmosphere of a human-scale clinic with the challenges of a health institution with varied activities oriented towards the future
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits
• Because our values define who we are: Unique - Respectful - Innovative - Responsible

What are the next steps?

• Do you still have questions about the position? Do not hesitate to contact Jean-Marc Dehillotte, Head of Anaesthesia and Recovery Room at 021 641 31 75.
• Do you identify with this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates, and diplomas) directly online at https://emploi.lasource.ch
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? You can register on https://emploi.lasource.ch to receive our upcoming offers by email.

Important information!

Applications received by email and post will not be processed. Applications for job offers are exclusively made via our online platform. If you encounter technical difficulties during your application, do not hesitate to call 021 641 35 74; we will be happy to assist you.