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Safety Officer | Altoona

Butler, PA · On-site

$19.19 - $28.18/hr

Safety & Security Operations * Conduct routine patrols of facility and parking areas; identify ... Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. Licensure, Certifications ...

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Director, Pharmacy (part-time)

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

$150 - $170/hr

Serves as the organization's Medication Safety Officer or oversees medication safety initiatives, as applicable. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Administration * Direct all ...

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How much do medication safety officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for medication safety officer in the United States is $92,555.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Medication Safety Officer do?

A Medication Safety Officer is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing medication safety within a hospital or healthcare system. They analyze medication errors, develop and implement safety protocols, educate staff on best practices, and work to minimize risks related to medication use. Their goal is to improve patient safety by identifying potential hazards, promoting safe medication practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medication Safety Officer?

To thrive as a Medication Safety Officer, you need a solid background in pharmacy or nursing, expertise in medication management, and often a PharmD, RN, or similar healthcare qualification. Familiarity with medication error reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and regulatory compliance platforms is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and promoting a culture of safety. These competencies are vital for identifying risks, implementing safety strategies, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by Medication Safety Officers in healthcare settings?

Medication Safety Officers often encounter the challenge of fostering a culture of safety among diverse healthcare teams, which may involve addressing resistance to change and ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols. They also face the task of analyzing complex medication error reports and implementing system-wide improvements while balancing daily operational demands. Additionally, staying updated with the latest regulations and best practices requires continuous learning and collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.

What is the difference between Medication Safety Officer vs Pharmacovigilance Specialist?

AspectMedication Safety OfficerPharmacovigilance Specialist
CredentialsCertification in medication safety, healthcare backgroundPharmacovigilance training, healthcare or pharmaceutical background
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companiesPharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, CROs
Industry UsageFocuses on medication safety programs and complianceMonitoring drug safety data and adverse event reporting

While both roles involve drug safety, the Medication Safety Officer primarily manages medication safety programs within healthcare settings, ensuring compliance and safety protocols. The Pharmacovigilance Specialist focuses on monitoring and analyzing adverse drug reactions, often within pharmaceutical companies or regulatory bodies. Both roles require healthcare or pharmaceutical backgrounds but differ in scope and specific responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Medication Safety Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,555 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Executive Director, Patient Safety

University Health

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

University Health System (San Antonio) rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Chief Quality & Health Informatics Officer (SVPCQHIO), the Executive Director of Patient Safety (EDPS) has primary oversight of the University Health patient safety program. The EDPS functions as University Health's primary resource for patient safety and leads efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate enterprise patient safety and strategies and initiatives. The EDPS routinely communicates and collaborates with University Health staff, providers, and operational leaders throughout the hospital and ambulatory care system to identify and address barriers to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

The EDPS is responsible for ensuring that University Health meets all applicable National Performance Goals (NPG's), as outlined by The Joint Commission. The EDPS is also primarily responsible for administering system-wide patient safety surveys to staff and providers and communicating survey findings, recommendations, and improvement priorities to senior University Health leadership. The EDPS assists in maintaining Magnet designation and supports all other system-level quality and safety goals, programs, and participatory events.

The EDPS provides enterprise leadership for medication-related patient safety, including the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks associated with medication-use systems. In collaboration with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, quality, risk management, and other clinical and operational leaders, the EDPS reviews medication safety events and trends, supports the development of corrective and preventive action plans, and advances initiatives designed to reduce medication errors and prevent patient harm. Pharmacy will be accountable for medication safety and the medication use system, but can escalate issues and findings ot the EDPS to implement enterprise-wide initiatives.

The Patient Safety Officer works collaboratively with executive, clinical, operational, and departmental leaders responsible for advancing University Health's High Reliability Organization (HRO) and Just Culture principles. The Director supports the integration of these principles into leadership practices, safety-event evaluation, clinical operations, staff education, performance improvement, accountability systems, and organizational decision-making. This includes promoting psychological safety, encouraging transparent reporting, and learning from safety events, supporting fair nad consistent evaluation of individual and system accountability, and strengthening leadership behaviors that support a culture of safety.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, or an equivalent professional degree is required. Five or more years or relevant clinical and/or risk management experience are required, with background in the following areas preferred: direct patient care; patient safety program implementation and management; knowledge of State, Federal, and accrediting requirements as they relate to National Performance Goals and patient safety indicators.Experience with performance improvement and process improvement initiatives, strong knowledge of clinical operations, teamwork experience working cross-functionally throughout multiple disciplines required. Must possess optimistic personal outlook with high energy and motivational skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with all levels of staff and providers. Must be a flexible and effective connector and leader by influence and an ability and desire to work within team structure. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current licensure in the State of Texas as either a Registered Nurse or Pharmacist, consistent with the candidate's qualifying professional discipline, is required.

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