Medication Safety Officer
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Level of Education
Minimum: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Preferred: Master's in healthcare quality, public health, or administration
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Minimum: Active California pharmacist license
Preferred:
- Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCPPS)
- Certification in Medication Safety (e.g., ISMP Fellowship, CPPS – Certified Professional in Patient Safety)
Technical Requirements
Minimum: Proficiency in using electronic health records (e.g., Epic), medication safety surveillance systems, and data analysis tools
Preferred: Familiarity with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH, USP 795/797/800)
Years of Related Work Experience
Minimum:
- Completion of a post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or fellowship or
- Completion of a post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) plus 3 years of experience in equivalent role or
- 5 years of experience in equivalent role
Preferred: 2 years of experience or formal training in medication safety