Item 3-L-August 8, 2014; Item 1.A-September 12, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
To expedite and facilitate the PDQ review process, please send the PDQ and Org Chart electronically to
marshag@unr.edu for discussion and for initial review before routing PDQ for approval signatures.
Questions - call UNR Faculty HR at 682-6114
INSTRUCTIONS: See http://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-and-evaluation for complete instructions.
Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Taryn Doetch
Position #(s): 11943
Current Title: Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
Current Range: 2
(JCC:67296 )
Department: Budget & Finance
College/Division: Vice President, Health
Sciences / Dean, Univ of NV School of Med
Account #(s): 1108-119-5013
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
Proposed Range:
( ) New position:
Proposed Title:
(X ) Title Change, Proposed Title: Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
(X) Proposed Reassignment from Range 2 to Range 3
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Date
Doug Easler, Dir, Fac. Comp & Prod. Analysis / Jean Regan, Sr. Assoc Dean, Finance
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Thomas Schwenk
Vice President, Health Sciences / Dean, UNSOM
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Stacy Burton
Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
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Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67603 Range:
3
Pos #(s): 11943
JCC:
EEO: 3D
Eff: 9/1/2014
Approved Title: Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity (Retro to 8/1/2014)
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
Working under the direction of the Director of Faculty Compensation and Productivity Analysis, the
Faculty Compensation and Productivity Senior Analyst assists in developing and maintaining the
University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) faculty compensation program. The Analyst is
responsible for an annual review of all Medical School Associates North and Medical School
Associates South third party payer insurance contracts. The position serves as a subject matter
expert in billing and ad hoc practice management and electronic health record reporting. The program
is intended to support recruitment and retention of administrative, basic science, and clinical faculty
and physician educators in achieving the UNSOM mission. The Senior Analyst assists in developing,
maintaining, and updating compensation policies and strategies which are consistent with the
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) salary
policies and compensation models, to promote UNSOM economic health and the
recruitment/retention of employees. The Analyst position is responsible for departmental
compensation and productivity data analysis and reporting.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
40% - Database Planning, Development, Collection, and Entry
 Contribute to planning and development of new or revised data collection/reporting systems by
recommending data element needs, data parameters, reporting methods, etc., from
perspective as technical analyst
 Research and collect relevant data elements for physician wage, compensation and
productivity analysis
 Technically integrate existing data components; and new data components
 Lead Centricity practice management and electronic health record conversion by serving as a
Centricity Super User.
o As a Centricity Super User, the analyst verifies the accuracy of patient data entered
across multiple locations throughout the state of Nevada and creates back end reports
for Budget and Finance and Integrated Clinical Services leadership.
o Defines parameters based on departmental goals; tracks clinical and billing
information, and uses this information to create a single page dashboard.
 Create and maintain an academic productivity dashboard
o Defines parameters based on departmental goals; academic productivity information,
and uses this information to create a single page dashboard.
20% - Reports and Presentations
 Research requests for data by determining and defining needs, format, expectations, specific
elements; collaborate with requester to predetermine agreed-upon parameters
 Extract and assimilate statistical and narrative data in a variety of formats to best illustrate
results, i.e., reports, tables, charts, graphs, visual media and presentations.
 Interpret results to provide preliminary assessment of findings
Position Description – Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
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20% - Data Analysis and Integration
 Test and research data in order to ensure ongoing integrity, relevance and continuity of data
 Evaluate data produced against established parameters; ensure continuity, accuracy and
logical result which aligns with expectations
 Identify and investigate anomalies, outliers, trends and patterns that may indicate data error or
corruption
 Make arrangements, collection method, etc., recognizing and accounting for tangential impact
of changes on other systems
 Create and maintain payer contracting databases to forecast revenue based on current billing
levels for each contracted payer to assist in the negotiation of future insurance contracts.
 Create clinical billing reports as requested
 Review of all Medical School Associates North and Medical School Associates South third
party payer insurance contracts annually and advises UNSOM Budget and Finance and ICS
leadership in selecting the best reimbursement rates.
20% - UNSOM Compensation Program Support
 Monitor and track physician pay practices and pay levels at hospitals, academic medical
centers and large groups via AAMC, MGMA, and other external data resources
 Design and prepare reports, charts, tables, etc., for use in determining annual physician pay,
salary range adjustments, clinical compensation levels, etc.
 Assist Director of Faculty Compensation and Productivity Analysis in the ongoing management
of the UNSOM Performance Compensation Plan
o Defines parameters based on departmental goals; extramural funding, and uses this
information to create a single page dashboard.
 Assist in the preparation of annual budget by communicating the agreed upon compensation
provisions through the Director of Faculty Compensation and Productivity Analysis.
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Senior Analyst is the primary person responsible for preparing and completing an annual review
of all Medical School Associates North and Medical School Associates South third party payer
insurance contracts. The Senior Analyst has the discretion to exercise considerable independent
judgment in preparing and overseeing the development and implementation of methodologies that
support data integrity and the analyses of compensation, financial, and productivity information. The
position consults with the Director, Faculty Compensation and Productivity Analysis and Senior
Associate Dean of Finance on more complex data analysis and project goals.
Level of Impact:
Decisions and analytical judgments made by the Senior Analyst will have a significant impact on
financial decisions made by others, which could affect the overall performance of UNSOM. Work
results in accurate and timely information that affects faculty pay and departmental budget decisions.
Maintenance of data accuracy and quality assures those faculties are paid correctly and competitively.
Mistakes in analyses concerning compensation for high income individuals could result in decisions
which have political, legal, and moral implications.
Position Description – Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
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4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 General fund and accounting concepts
 Budget process and development
 Report design preparation and delivery
 Use and design of relational databases, reporting software, and data extraction methods
Skills:
 Documentation of process, data sources, and procedures
 Excellent planning and organizational skills
 Advanced proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications
including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and
email)
 Expertise in advanced Excel functions
 Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
 Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to:
 Design and develop data queries
 Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences with differing degrees of financial data
competence
 Effectively manage short -and long-term projects
 Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects/tasks in an efficient and timely manner while
maintaining focus on organizational goals
 Maintain and analyze detailed data
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
UNSOM Faculty and Staff
UNR and UNSOM Human
Resources
External
MGMA, AAMC, AGMA, and
other sources
Other Medical Schools
Reason for Contact
To assist with financial reports, annual budget, strategic forecasts,
and special analyses
To share compensation information, collaborate on budget
preparation, and prepare Board of Regents agenda items
Reason for Contact
To obtain current and accurate compensation data
To obtain and share best practices, compensation models, and
other information
Position Description – Senior Analyst, Faculty Compensation and Productivity
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6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with an emphasis or major in
Accounting or Business
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and four years of experience in budgeting, finance, human
resources, or related field
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None