Description Medical Practice Assistants - Job Advertisement The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the canton with a total of 1,000 beds.
The organization effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, ensuring the population a global and proximity-based hospital offer, regardless of where services are required.
Thanks to the commitment and expertise of over 6,500 employees and their focus on human relationships, the EOC ensures high-quality healthcare, caring for over 41,000 inpatients per year and providing more than 600,000 outpatient consultations.
Key requirements
Federal certificate as medical office assistant
Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience
Proficiency in ECG, exercise stress test, Holter, PA
Ability to perform minor wound care and vital sign measurements
Skilled in phlebotomy and injections
Strong teamwork, empathy, listening, and stress‑management skills
Organizational and administrative competence for pediatric outpatient care
Flexibility to work between Mendrisio and Lugano; pediatric experience preferred
This page reviews the Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) opportunity at EOC – Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale in Lugano (administration sector), with a focus on the tax implications for cross-border workers in the Canton of Ticino.
Accepting this offer from EOC – Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale means obtaining a cross-border G Permit. The Canton of Ticino withholds tax on gross salary; new cross-border workers since 2024 fall under the New Tax Agreement with concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What net pay can you expect for the Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) role (administration) in Ticino?
The Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) role (administration) in Lugano is taxed at source by the Canton of Ticino plus AVS/LPP contributions. Run the simulator with the real figures of EOC – Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale.
LAMal or Italian insurance: which should you pick for the Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) (administration) role?
The Medical Practice Assistants (50%-70%) role in Lugano requires choosing between LAMal (mandatory for new cross-border workers since 2024) and the right of option. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.
