Entry Level Patient Safety Manager Jobs

New grad patient safety manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical quality projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Riverside Healthcare, AbbVie, and OSF HealthCare hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top stateIllinois
Top employerRiverside Healthcare
Top cityKankakee, IL
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Patient Safety Officer Nurse (RN)
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Patient Safety Officer Nurse (RN)
Deaconess Health System
Evansville, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
5,001-10,000

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Patient Safety and Risk Management Specialist
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Patient Safety and Risk Management Specialist
Mass General Brigham
Salem, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Legal
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Compliance & Risk
$64k - $93k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Virtual Patient Safety Technician
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Virtual Patient Safety Technician
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Patient Safety Specialist
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Patient Safety Specialist
OSF HealthCare
Ottawa, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$36 - $42/hr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Senior Medical Director, Neuroscience, Global Patient Safety
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Senior Medical Director, Neuroscience, Global Patient Safety
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$182k - $346k/yr
Hybrid
Master of Public Health
10,000+

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Entry Level Patient Safety Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Riverside Healthcare3 open roles
AbbVie1 open role
OSF HealthCare1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Entry Level Patient Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level patient safety manager job?

Start by building hands-on experience through internships, clinical rotations, or volunteer roles in hospital quality or risk management departments. Employers at this level look for candidates familiar with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis basics, and regulatory standards like The Joint Commission. A relevant degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or public health, combined with any patient safety coursework or certification coursework, gives entry level applicants a real edge.

Which companies hire entry level patient safety managers?

Companies hiring entry level patient safety managers right now include Riverside Healthcare, AbbVie, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, hospital networks, and long-term care organizations tend to hire most actively at this level, particularly those expanding quality improvement programs or responding to regulatory requirements.

Are there remote entry level patient safety manager jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of patient safety work. About 33% of entry level patient safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on data analysis, reporting, or policy coordination rather than direct floor-level safety observation.

Are these new grad patient safety manager jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with little or no prior experience in a formal patient safety title. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical practicums, and may prioritize coursework, volunteer quality work, or a portfolio of safety improvement projects over an extensive work history.

Which industries hire the most entry level patient safety managers?

Entry Level patient safety manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors face the strongest regulatory pressure around patient safety standards and accreditation, which drives consistent demand for entry level professionals who can support reporting, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.