Assistant to the Chief Physician and Head of Secretariat (a) 80–100%

20 January 2026
80 – 100%
Erlinsbach

Job summary

At Klinik Barmelweid, we prioritize people and teamwork. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth.

Tasks

Organize the busy schedule of the head physician with ease.
Act as a central point of contact for staff and external inquiries.
Lead your secretarial team with empathy and positivity.

Skills

Experience as a chief physician secretary or in a related field.
Strong communication skills in German and preferably English.
Proficiency in MS Office and adaptability to new software.

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About the job

This is how we tick

People are at the center for us – because our corporate philosophy lives from a culture of informal address, appreciation, and team spirit. We believe that genuine collaboration, open exchange, and humor in everyday life are the key to sustainable success. In an environment characterized by competence, trust, and togetherness, we work together towards our goals. If you are looking for a workplace where you can take responsibility and work on equal footing, we look forward to your application. Use our online application form. The position holder, Heike Hütten, Tel.: +41 (0) 62 857 2054, looks forward to your contact: heike.huetten@barmelweid.ch

What you will move with us

With humor and ease, you organize the turbulent workdays of the Chief Physician and Head of the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, support him with project-related tasks, coordination and administrative matters, and plan his complex time and appointment requirements.

As the hub of the department, you always have an open ear for concerns and questions from employees or external inquiries.

You lead and support your secretariat team empathetically and are able to carry hectic moments with your cheerful and grounded manner.

Organizing training sessions, seminars, and events does not unsettle you, and you proactively solve upcoming challenges to contribute to success.

With enthusiasm, you contribute constructively to internal clinic projects and are not afraid to initiate and implement change processes.

You inspire us…

as a motivated and committed personality who enjoys shaping the further development of the department and the secretariat.

with your networked thinking, your high service orientation, and professional appearance, you stand out for this responsible and varied area of responsibility. Loyalty is one of your central competencies.

as a trained chief physician secretary or with training in commercial, business administration, or medical fields, you have several years of professional experience in a similar position and already bring leadership experience.

with your confident German, you can express yourself, preferably also in English and in another national language (FR/IT).

due to your good IT skills including the entire MS Office suite, and you quickly familiarize yourself with new clinic-specific programs.

About us

The Barmelweid Clinic is the leading specialist and rehabilitation clinic in Northwestern Switzerland and the largest psychosomatic-psychotherapeutic clinic in Switzerland. The Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy has 120 beds in the inpatient area. In addition, two day clinics and outpatient clinics in Frick and Aarau complement our offering. Close cooperation with somatic specialist disciplines of the Barmelweid Clinic is established and enables the treatment of people with multimorbid somatic diseases as well as psychopathological disorders. Barmelweid employs over 750 staff members. It is located at about 800 meters altitude on a clearing in the Aargau Jura and is embedded in a unique environment with a nature park.