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Valleywise Health System

CDI Specialist RN Ld

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$39.96 - $58.94/hr

This role supports CDI staff education, mentorship, and competency development to ensure consistent application of clinical validation standards, regulatory requirements, and compliant documentation ...

RD Partners

Validation Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$39 - $42/hr

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Validation Engineer in Tucson, AZ . Your main responsibilities as ... Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined ...

VISTA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

Clinical Liaison

Tucson, AZ

$56K - $75K/yr

Valid Drivers License. Clinical license preferred. Experience: Experience with critical care, trauma, or other clinical specialty settings preferred. Ability to effectively communicate with all ...

Dignity Health

Clinical Dietitian

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Clinical Dietitian II supports, models and trains Clinical Dietitian I's in the core behaviors ... Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RD ...

Ernest Health

Clinical Liaison

Prescott Valley, AZ · On-site

$64K - $85K/yr

Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Prescott Valley, Arizona This position will cover Flagstaff, Arizona ... Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: · Current, valid, and active ...

Ernest Health

Clinical Liaison

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$65K - $86K/yr

Overview Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Phoenix, Arizona As a liaison, you will be responsible for ... Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: • Current, valid, and active ...

Ernest Health

Clinical Liaison

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$65K - $86K/yr

Overview Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Phoenix, Arizona As a liaison, you will be responsible for ... Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: • Current, valid, and active ...

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

Clinical Pharmacist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications ... Current, valid, and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Center for Neurosciences

Clinical Director

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Coordinate orientation, competency validation and performance evaluations. * Participate in ... Strong clinical leadership and communication skills. * Knowledge of ambulatory surgery center ...

Center for Neurosciences

Clinical Director

Tucson, AZ

$77K - $105K/yr

Coordinate orientation, competency validation and performance evaluations. * Participate in ... Strong clinical leadership and communication skills. * Knowledge of ambulatory surgery center ...

CommonSpirit Health

Clinical Dietitian

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

The Clinical Dietitian II supports, models and trains Clinical Dietitian I's in the core behaviors ... Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RD ...

CommonSpirit Health

Clinical Dietitian

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

As our Clinical Dietitian, you will help assess the nutritional status of the patient using ... Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RD ...

Sunshine Enterprise Inc

Clinical Pharmacist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

Job Title Clinical Pharmacist Sunshine Enterprise USA is retained by our valued client to search ... Current, valid, and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.

Ernest Health

Clinical Liaison

Prescott Valley, AZ · On-site

$64K - $85K/yr

Overview Clinical Liaison - Full Time - Prescott Valley, Arizona **This position will cover ... Continuing education opportunities Qualifications Required Skills: • Current, valid, and active ...

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How much do clinical validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical validation in Arizona is $48.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.73 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clinical validation?

To thrive in Clinical Validation, you need a solid understanding of medical coding, clinical documentation, and healthcare regulations, often supported by credentials such as an RN or coding certifications (e.g., CCS, CDIP). Familiarity with coding and documentation review tools, EHR systems, and coding software is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration skills help professionals excel in this field. These skills are essential for accurately validating clinical data, ensuring compliant documentation, and supporting the integrity of healthcare billing and reimbursement processes.

What is a clinical validation?

A Clinical Validation job involves reviewing and assessing medical records, diagnoses, and treatments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency with clinical guidelines. Professionals in this role collaborate with healthcare providers to validate clinical documentation and coding for appropriate reimbursement and regulatory adherence. They typically have a background in nursing, healthcare administration, or medical coding. The goal is to improve patient care quality while reducing errors and discrepancies in clinical data.

What does a clinical validation do?

A Clinical Validation professional typically reviews clinical documentation and patient records to ensure that diagnoses, procedures, and treatments are accurately coded and compliant with healthcare regulations. Daily tasks often include communicating with physicians and coding teams to clarify documentation, analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy, and preparing reports for quality assurance. You’ll also help address any discrepancies found during audits and support ongoing staff education on best documentation practices. This role requires frequent collaboration with both clinical and administrative staff to support reimbursement processes and maintain regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Validation job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,786 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

CDI Specialist RN Ld

Valleywise Health System

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$39.96 - $58.94/hr

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Job description

Under general direction from the CDI Supervisor and Manager, the CDI Specialist RN Ld provides advanced clinical documentation integrity (CDI) expertise and serves as a functional lead for inpatient CDI practice at Valleywise Health. This role supports CDI staff education, mentorship, and competency development to ensure consistent application of clinical validation standards, regulatory requirements, and compliant documentation practices. A key responsibility includes advanced review of DRG downgrades and audit activity (including RAC reviews), providing clinical insight to support appeal determination and development. Findings and trends are translated into targeted education, quality improvement initiatives, and workflow enhancements. The CDI RN Lead partners closely with CDI leadership, Physician Advisors, coding, quality, compliance, and revenue cycle stakeholders to strengthen documentation accuracy, reduce reimbursement risk, and support high-quality, compliant patient care documentation.
Annual Salary Range: $83,116.80 - $132,995.20
Qualifications
Education:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, or an advanced clinical degree (MD, DO, PA, NP).

Experience:
  • Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) experience that demonstrates a solid understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with DRG downgrade review, payer denials, and audit support.
  • Must have experience providing staff and peer education.
  • Must have experience leading and/or performing mortality reviews.

Certification/Licensure:
  • Requires a current, valid AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice, or an advanced clinical degree (MD, DO, PA, NP).
  • Requires a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) or Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies, risk adjustment, and coding compliance.
  • Strong clinical validation expertise and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to deliver effective education to CDI staff and medical providers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Epic and CDI/coding tools (e.g., 3M or similar systems).
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
  • Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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