Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,892 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at MedStar Health to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MedStar Health have been left by employees working as Clinic Assistant , Patient Care Technician and Physician Assistant .

Does MedStar Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MedStar Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MedStar Health. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MedStar Health?

77% of MedStar Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MedStar Health 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MedStar Health?

Registered Nurse (127) , Medical Assistant (43) , Registered Nurse, BSN (35) , Physical Therapist (31) , Manager (23) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Physician Assistant (22) , Nurse Practitioner (18) , Physician (17) , Clinic Assistant (16) , Director (16) , Patient Services Coordinator (15) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (13) , Office Assistant (13) , Patient Care Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at MedStar Health according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and competitive" ((in 221 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 84 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 53 reviews)); "Most of the staff was friendly and helpful." ((in 50 reviews)); "People and because it’s a fairly large organization; the ability move around while staying under the MedStar umbrella is great." ((in 49 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MedStar Health according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of team recognition" ((in 103 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 33 reviews)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 30 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 24 reviews)); "They reward poor leadership and poor ethics and punish innovation." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about MedStar Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MedStar Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at MedStar Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MedStar Health locations?

Washington , Baltimore , Columbia , Leonardtown , Olney , Clinton , White Marsh , Rosedale , Arlington , Silver Spring , Annapolis , Waldorf , Nottingham , Hyattsville , McLean , Brandywine , Bel Air , Ellicott City , Rockville , Elkridge , Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Southern MD Facility , Upper Marlboro , Timonium , Alexandria , Bowie , Lanham , Maryland City , Mitchellville

MedStar Health reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,773 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Samet

85% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

MedStar Health has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,773 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MedStar Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Oct 25, 2025

Glad I left

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is fairly decent for the area

Cons

Safety for you and patients is a major concern. Patients and family members often need to be searched for paraphernalia. Ratios are high for acuity and most rooms have double beds.

MedStar Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. While we are happy to hear that you were pleased with your compensation, it’s disheartening to hear that you weren't satisfied with all aspects of your employment. We take your concerns about safety seriously and will share them with the most appropriate leaders on our team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

3.0

Oct 12, 2025

High stress but decent pay for new grads

Clinical psych nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for night shift with solid differentials. Work life balance is great, pick your own schedule.

Cons

Feel like a secretary more than a nurse some days. Managers can be overbearing and punitive.

MedStar Health Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We're glad that you appreciate your compensation and work-life balance, However, we're sorry to hear that you aren't satisfied with all aspects of your employment. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

3.0

Oct 10, 2025

Terrible Management

Physician assistant, pa-c

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good training period, good health insurance, 4 hours of admin time per week

Cons

What was communicated during hiring was not what actually happened. Was told 4, 10 hour days was a possibility which they later took back. Different hospital coverage than what was talked about during hiring. They make all providers get pan-credentialed in the most likely scenario that you have to cover at another hospital or state (yes, they require DC, MD, and VA) at a last-minute notice. Management does not listen to complaints or improve on practices (late patients, late check ins, messages not relayed to providers in a timely manner).

MedStar Health Response

8mo

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you received adequate training and took advantage of some of our benefits. We are, however, sorry to hear that what was communicated to you at the beginning of your employment is different than what you experienced. We want to share your concerns with the most appropriate leaders on our team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: MedStarHealth.org/AssociateFeedback. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

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