Chief Physician Secretary / Ward Assistant 80-100%

About the job

The Biel Hospital Centre is the public central hospital of the bilingual Biel-Seeland-Berne Jura region (Switzerland). It offers the entire population comprehensive care in all specialties of modern medicine. Every year, over 150,000 patients place their trust in us. At the Biel Hospital Centre, around 2,200 employees find an attractive role in over 40 different professions.

Shaping modern geriatric medicine as a team

In our Geriatrics Clinic, we combine medical expertise with holistic, patient-centred care. At the same time, we place great value on an open, appreciative working culture with short decision-making paths and genuine collaboration on equal footing.

Our clinic includes an acute geriatric ward, a Memory Clinic, and mobile geriatrics providing care for a retirement and nursing home. Our multidisciplinary, bilingual team is led by two geriatricians in modern co-leadership. Various professionals from nursing, therapy, speech therapy, nutritional and social counselling, medical staff, and administration work together – characterised by mutual respect and team spirit.

For our acute geriatrics department, we are looking for, from January 2027 or by arrangement, a committed, organised, and empathetic individual as

Chief Physician Secretary / Ward Assistant 80-100%

Your tasks – our position

You are the organisational heart of our acute geriatric team and ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

• Administrative relief for the chief physicians as well as the ward doctors
• Organisation and coordination of daily ward routines
• Planning of therapies, examinations, and consultations
• Conducting geriatric assessments for elderly patients
• Preparing and correcting medical reports (French & German)
• Preparation and coordination of the weekly interdisciplinary meetings

Your skills – our requirements

• Training as a medical practice assistant (MPA) or nursing assistant (FaGe) with additional training as a medical secretary
• French at native speaker level (or equivalent) as well as very good German skills
• Enjoyment in contact with elderly people
• Organisational strength and initiative
• Confidence in handling medical terminology and IT systems
• Team spirit and interest in actively shaping our acute geriatrics

Your opportunities – our offer

• A meaningful role with tangible added value
• A motivated, bilingual team with modern co-leadership
• Scope for creativity and development opportunities
• Regular working hours without night or weekend shifts
• Progressive employment conditions (GAV) and high job security

Sound like you?

Then we look forward to receiving your online application!

Dr med Nadège Barro-Belaygues and Dr med Sophie Condrau – Co-Chief Geriatricians

For questions, we are happy to assist you at:
nadege.barro-belaygues@szb-chb.ch or sophie.condrau@szb-chb.ch