Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 101'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 106'850 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Medizinische/r Gesundheitsberater/in
You advise insured persons on medical questions and support them with health prevention
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You answer medical questions from insured persons by phone or online and direct them to suitable treatments
As a Medizinische/r Gesundheitsberater/in, you communicate directly with insured persons. You answer questions about symptoms, treatments, and prevention. You use your solid expertise to assess the situation and give targeted advice. You act as a link between patients and doctors. You ensure every insured person finds the right next step.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Medizinische/r Gesundheitsberater/in.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 96'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 106'425 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 100'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Medizinische Gesundheitsberaterin / Medizinischer Gesundheitsberater
Official education path
Training is provided by your employer or private institutions. It combines theory with practical on-the-job learning.
Typical training path
Medizinische Gesundheitsberaterin / Medizinischer Gesundheitsberater
Prerequisites
- Several years of professional experience
- Solid medical knowledge
- Good foreign language skills (French, English, Italian)
- Good IT skills as a user
Requirements
- High communication skills
- Social competence
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if they have completed health training and proven work experience. Some private providers offer targeted courses to prepare you for the role.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Medical expertise
- Communication skills
- Language skills
- IT skills
- Social skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk. You check incoming requests and analyse the caller's health situation. Based on your knowledge, you give clear advice or refer them to the right specialist when needed.
- You carefully analyse the caller's health situation.
- You give targeted advice on the next medical steps.
- You refer callers to the right doctors when needed.
- You document the results in internal systems.
- You answer questions about benefits and insurance terms.
Working conditions
You work in medical information and advice centres at health insurers or private institutions. Your desk is in a modern office with phone and IT equipment.
Strengths
- Medical expertise
- Communication skills
- Language skills
- IT skills
- Social skills
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Strict guidelines
- High volume
- Responsibility
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