Medication Safety Officer

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•$174,720 - $262,101•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive medication safety program across Cottage Health. The MSO provides strategic and operational leadership to improve medication-use processes and prevent adverse drug events (ADEs). The role collaborates with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams to advance a culture of safety across the organization.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Active California pharmacist license
Proficiency in using electronic health records (e.g., Epic), medication safety surveillance systems, and data analysis tools
Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) plus 3 years of experience in equivalent role
5 years of experience in equivalent role

Nice To Haves

Master's in healthcare quality, public health, or administration
Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCPPS)
Certification in Medication Safety (e.g., ISMP Fellowship, CPPS – Certified Professional in Patient Safety)
Familiarity with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH, USP 795/797/800)
2 years of experience or formal training in medication safety

Responsibilities

Developing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive medication safety program across Cottage Health.
Providing strategic and operational leadership to improve medication-use processes and prevent adverse drug events (ADEs).
Collaborating with pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams to advance a culture of safety across the organization.