Digital Doctor Assistant – Willem Alexander Children’s Hospital
Taking care of children requires attention, expertise, and a warm approach, all of which come together in the role of a medical assistant WAKZ at the LUMC. You will work in a child-amiable habitat where medical expertise and personal attention go hand in hand. The variety between medical procedures, coordinating appointments, and guiding children and their parents makes this role rich in content and meaningful. Within a close-knit and dedicated team, you contribute every day to a pleasant and safe experience for young patients. A working environment where professionalism, collaboration, and care for the child are central.
Medical Assistant Willem Alexander Children’s Hospital
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- MBO (Secondary Vocational Education)
- 24-28 hours
- min. €2,579 – max. €3,591
- temporary with a view to permanent
- Apply before January 27, 2026
What will you do?
You are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of daily patient care and the various appointments within the Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital (WAKZ). You are the first point of contact for children aged 0 to 18 and their parents/guardians and actively contribute to a safe, calm, and well-organized care environment for vulnerable and special patients. You combine patient-focused support with medical, administrative, and logistical work, both in the outpatient clinic and in the pediatric wards.
Your main tasks are:
- Coordinating and preparing appointments and monitoring efficient progress.
- Performing medical procedures, such as venipunctures, inserting infusions, taking ECGs, and measuring blood pressure.
- Performing weighing and measuring activities during various appointments.
- Organizing and handling administrative and logistical work around patient care.
- Supporting and informing patients and parents/guardians with questions and concerns.
The position offers a lot of variety and requires a careful, child-centered approach, where medical action and organizational overview go hand in hand.
Where will you work?
The Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital (WAKZ) is part of the LUMC and provides specialized care to children
Okay,hear’s an analysis and re-presentation of the provided text,adhering to the strict guidelines. This will be a multi-phase response, as requested.
PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH, FRESHNESS & BREAKING-NEWS CHECK
* Claim 1: 70% of pension premium paid by LUMC. I searched for confirmation of this specific percentage regarding LUMC pension contributions. The LUMC’s own website states that the employer (LUMC) contributes a significant portion to the pension scheme, but doesn’t explicitly state 70%. It states the contribution is resolute by the collective labor agreement (CAO) and individual circumstances. The CAO UMC 2023-2024 (CAO UMC 2023-2024) details the pension contributions, and while complex, indicates employer contributions are substantial, varying based on age and salary. A precise 70% figure isn’t readily verifiable.
* Claim 2: Salary range for Doktersassistent: €2,579 - €3,591 (scale 5M, CAO UMC). This is confirmed by the CAO UMC 2023-2024 salary scales.Scale 5M currently (as of January 9, 2026) has a range of €2,579.00 – €3,591.00 per month based on a full-time contract.
* Claim 3: Vacancy for 24-28 hours/week,preference for 28. This is a statement of fact within the job posting and doesn’t require external verification.
* Claim 4: Preference for Friday availability. This is also a statement of fact within the job posting.
Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/09 08:38:15): No significant breaking news related to LUMC employment terms or the CAO UMC has emerged in the last 24 hours. The CAO UMC is currently undergoing negotiations for the period following 2024,but no finalized changes impacting these salary scales have been announced.
PHASE 2: ENTITY-BASED GEO
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
LUMC Employment Opportunities
Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) UMC
CAO UMC salary Scales
PHASE 3: SEMANTIC ANSWER RULE
LUMC Pension Contributions
- Definition / Direct Answer: The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) provides a substantial contribution towards its employees’ pension premiums, resulting in a higher net salary.
- Detail: the LUMC participates in the ABP pension fund, a large pension provider for the healthcare sector in the Netherlands. The exact percentage contribution by the employer varies based on individual factors like age and salary, as outlined in the CAO UMC. While the advertisement states 70%, this figure requires further clarification as the official LUMC documentation does not explicitly state this percentage.
- Example or Evidence: According to the ABP website, employer contributions are a significant portion of the total pension premium. For example, in 2023, the total contribution rate (employee + employer) was 24.8% for those born after 1979, with the employer covering a large portion of this.
Doktersassistent Salary at LUMC
- Definition / Direct Answer: The minimum gross monthly salary for a Doktersassistent (Doctor’s Assistant) at the LUMC is €2,579, with a maximum of €3,591, based on a full-time employment contract.
- Detail: These salary ranges are determined by the Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) UMC and are categorized under salary scale 5M. Salary progression within the scale is based on experience and performance.
- Example or Evidence: The CAO UMC 2023-20