Coder 70 – 100% (m/f)

Zug

Key information

Publication date:23 August 2025
Workload:70 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zug

Job summary

Das Zuger Kantonsspital serves the health of the Zug population. Join a team dedicated to quality care and innovative practices.

Tasks

Responsible for coding inpatient treatment cases across specialties.
Collaborate on interdisciplinary tasks like documentation optimization.
Code inpatient cases for our partner as needed and qualified.

Skills

Medical training required; coding experience in acute care preferred.
Strong quality and responsibility awareness essential.
Independent and efficient work style is necessary.

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The Zug Cantonal Hospital is dedicated to the health of the population of the canton of Zug and the surrounding regions. Around 1200 employees, including 180 in training and further education, work in various areas. Every year, we treat and care for over 11,500 inpatient and over 70,000 outpatient patients. More than 27,500 people are treated annually in the interdisciplinary emergency center.

For our coding, we are looking for a coder from November 1, 2025, or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Coding of inpatient treatment cases from all specialties
Collaboration in cross-departmental tasks (rejection management, optimization of medical documentation, DRG training)
If interested and suitable, coding of inpatient cases according to ST Reha for our cooperation partner

Your Profile

Basic medical training (e.g., Diploma in Nursing HF/FH)
Professional experience in medical coding in an acute hospital
Federal specialist certificate in medical coding or willingness to obtain it
Independent, structured, and efficient way of working
High quality and sense of responsibility

Our Offer

We offer you a varied and challenging activity in a collegial team with flexible working hours and, if desired, a relevant proportion of home office. You benefit from attractive employment conditions, such as more than 5 weeks of vacation, various discounts, generous participation in professional training, as well as very good social benefits.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your electronic application addressed to Serge Wilhelm, Head of Personnel and Finance. Only direct applications will be considered. For more information about the position, please contact Philipp Oetjen, Head of Medical Controlling & Coding, at T 041 399 44 17.