Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,893 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at MedStar Health to a friend and 73% 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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MedStar Health?

78% 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, 4.0 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) , Clinic Assistant (17) , Physician (17) , 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 224 reviews)); "Good pay and work every 3rd weekend" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 49 reviews)); "The crew an supervising staff was great." ((in 48 reviews)); "People and because it’s a fairly large organization; the ability move around while staying under the MedStar umbrella is great." ((in 48 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of team recognition" ((in 105 reviews)); "Patient Care Managers do most of the work with no positive feedback from nursing directors." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 30 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 24 reviews)); "3. Upper management is absent and rarely communicates with staff directly." ((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 , Bel Air , Brandywine , Ellicott City , Rockville , Elkridge , Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Southern MD Facility , Upper Marlboro , Timonium , Alexandria , Bowie , Lanham , Maryland City , Mitchellville

MedStar Health reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,774 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Samet

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

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 1,774 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

1.0

Jun 14, 2025

Medstar CVS prescription plan dropping Zepbound

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you hardly need to use your health insurance then MedStar offers inexpensive medical plans.

Cons

If you need to use your health insurance meaning you have a medical emergency, have medical issues or need expensive prescriptions, MedStar health plans are not for you. MedStar keeps increasing the deductible and co-pays on their Carefirst PPO plan. In addition, CVS Caremark is the only prescription coverage option and they are a nightmare to deal with. You must go to a CVS pharmacy or a MedStar pharmacy for prescriptions. Only for 2025, will they allow you to get prescriptions at Walgreens. In addition, I received a letter in the mail from CVS Caremark that they were dropping Zepbound and now I will have to pay $500/month if I want to continue with my prescription. They said other employer plans still cover Zepbound but not the MedStar Health CVS Caremark plan. I wish I would have just purchased my insurance through the marketplace even those plans cover my prescription.

MedStar Health Response

1y

We are very sorry to hear about your disappointment and concerns regarding our benefits, especially with our health insurance coverage. We acknowledge your feedback and will share it with the appropriate team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your concerns, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: bit.ly/msheff. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can better serve our associates. – MedStar Health Community Manager

4.0

Jun 12, 2025

Nurse

Licensed practical nurse (lpn)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management, community, security is present

Cons

Staffing being short, resources, pay

MedStar Health Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you're having an overall positive employment experience with us. However, we're sorry that not all aspects your experience are as positive, and we appreciate you bringing your concerns regarding staffing and resources to our attention. We'll be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate team leaders. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: bit.ly/msheff. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

Clinical Teams

5.0

May 24, 2025

Working here

Registered nurse, bsn

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teamwork is awesome I love the trainings we have here and they have helped me grow as a nurse The diversity The pay

Cons

Nothing I would say has been a con for me

MedStar Health Response

1y

Thank you for giving us a great rating and sharing your thoughts! It's great to hear you're having a positive employment experience with us. We value your feedback and appreciate your taking the time to share it with us. – MedStar Health Community Manager

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