Productivity Analyst

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Productivity Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and improving workforce productivity across both clinical and non-clinical departments. This role partners with operational leaders to ensure that labor resources are aligned with patient volume, acuity, and quality-of-care standards, while also supporting financial sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in healthcare analytics, labor productivity, workforce management, or financial operations.
Knowledge of healthcare operations, staffing models, and productivity concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel.
Ability to communicate complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Analyze labor productivity metrics, including hours per unit of service, worked versus paid hours, overtime, agency usage, and staffing ratios
Monitor labor performance against benchmarks, budgets, and internal targets
Develop and maintain productivity dashboards and reports for leadership and department managers
Support staffing models that align labor demand with patient volume, acuity, and regulatory requirements
Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement related to labor utilization
Collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, staffing offices, and department leaders to support workforce planning
Assist with the optimization and ongoing maintenance of the productivity system
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency while maintaining patient care quality and safety
Support productivity education for managers, including report interpretation and best practices
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.