Versatile Medical Secretary – 100%

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels.

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The position is attached to the Department of Surgery.

This department provides care for patients, both elective and emergency.

It represents a centre of excellence, not only Swiss but also European, in several fields and in many of its surgical specialties.

Versatile Medical Secretary – 100%The Department of Surgery is seeking a versatile medical secretary to join its team and play a key role in the smooth running of the services.

This position is aimed at a dynamic, curious and autonomous person, with a strong sense of service and able to work comfortably in a demanding and stimulating environment.

In close collaboration with the medical teams and secretariats, you ensure smooth coordination and contribute to guaranteeing optimal continuity of service.

Through your responsiveness, organisational skills and versatility, you directly contribute to the quality of patient care.

As a versatile secretary, you provide support across the eight services of the department.

In this capacity, you welcome and direct patients, manage telephone calls, organise consultations, prepare files and schedule additional examinations when necessary.

You handle routine administrative follow-up, including managing mail, generic messaging, coverage guarantees and financial estimates.

You take charge of back-office activities, including typing and proofreading clinical documentation, as well as processing medical information requests.

You ensure rigorous administrative management and guarantee the confidentiality of information.

Qualifications You hold a diploma as a medical secretary or equivalent training.

You have proven experience in medical secretarial work, ideally in a hospital environment.

You have excellent computer skills, with an ECDL Advanced level required for Word and standard for Excel, as well as familiarity with institutional software used at HUG (DPA, DPI, GRECO 2, OPALE, Winscribe).

You have an excellent command of French, both spoken and written, and demonstrate strong writing skills.

Mastery of medical terminology is essential and enables you to understand, draft and process clinical documents and medical information accurately.

Knowledge of English is an additional asset.

Organised and methodical, you know how to manage priorities effectively.

You demonstrate autonomy, rigour and precision in carrying out your tasks, while maintaining a high level of quality.

You have good stress resistance and can handle unforeseen events calmly and professionally.

Finally, you show a keen sense of confidentiality, essential in handling sensitive patient data.

Additional Information Start date: 01.08.2026Number of positions: 1Work rate: 100%Job grade: 11Contract: Permanent Application deadline: 24.07.2026Contact for information: Ms D.

Dür, Head of Secretariat, tel. 079 55 33018Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, HUG encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

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