Universitätsspital Basel
Basel
Medical Coder 60-80%
- 04 July 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Basel
Job summary
Join a dynamic team at USB, a leader in innovative healthcare. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Ensure accurate and complete coding of inpatient cases from medical documentation.
- Review medical documentation for plausibility and completeness.
- Engage in exciting additional tasks in medical coding projects.
Skills
- At least two years of experience in medical coding with a clinical background.
- Strong knowledge of clinical information systems and MS Office.
- Excellent German language skills in both spoken and written form.
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About the job
What you can achieve
- You are responsible for the independent, correct, complete, audit-proof and timely coding of inpatient cases based on the primary medical documentation
- You check the medical and nursing documentation for plausibility and completeness
- You actively contribute to exciting additional tasks related to medical coding – for example in projects or in audit and rejection management
- You keep your expertise always up to date and continuously develop yourself, both in the medical field and with regard to coding and tariff regulations as well as current innovations
What you bring with you
- At least two years of experience in medical coding according to SwissDRG, with a background as a doctor or as a nursing professional with solid clinical experience in patient care
- Federal specialist certificate as a medical coder is an advantage
- Knowledge of clinical information systems as well as confident handling of MS Office
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form are required
- Team-oriented and service-minded personality with an independent, efficient and solution-oriented working style
- Willingness to continuously educate and develop yourself according to the requirements of medical progress and the DRG system
Your benefits at USB
- Attractive salary policy and excellent social benefits
- Discounts in the areas of shopping, sport and leisure
- Support with moving and finding accommodation
- 25 days of holiday plus 5 additional flexible days off
- Support with further education and career planning
- Campus in the heart of Basel and the tri-border area
- Comprehensive childcare options
- Free sports and exercise programme
About USB
There are many reasons to join us: Working at USB primarily means being part of a dedicated team of over 7,500 employees from around 90 nations. Our lively everyday life is characterised by pioneering research, top-level medicine and knowledge transfer at the highest level. Added to this are a modern corporate culture, interdisciplinarity, inspiring innovative power and diverse training and development opportunities.
Would you like to help shape the hospital of the future with us? Then become part of us! #TeamUSB
