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 236 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 78 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 52 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)); "The crew an supervising staff was great." ((in 47 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)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 29 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 24 reviews)); "3. Upper management is absent and rarely communicates with staff directly." ((in 24 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

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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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1.0

Mar 7, 2018

Good Luck

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

President has the right outlook on patient care.

Cons

-mid-level management is a joke, not held to any standard at all. -company code of conduct is only to be followed by low level employees, not providers -provided proof of lies, and improper billing practices, NOTHING WAS DONE! -USING IMPROPER TECHNIQUES TO STERILIZE EQUIPTMENT -providers not held to the same standard as other associates. -policies in place but no one follows them, or they bend the policy when they feel they want to.

MedStar Health Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with honest feedback about your employment experience at MedStar Health. We strive to treat each individual, those we serve and those with whom we work, with the highest professionalism and dignity. To that end, we take your concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to address them. Since Glassdoor reviews are anonymous, we invite you to contact our Human Resources department by emailing Faina Khrizman, our senior director of Talent Acquisition, directly at Faina.S.Khrizman@medstar.net. Your feedback can help us make the improvements needed to provide a great work experience for all of our employees.

4.0

Jan 14, 2018

Things are getting better and the Hospital's star is rising!

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital President & CEO, Chris Wray really cares and has done a lot in a short period of time to make a huge difference. It's takes time to undo years of an old mindset and challenged culture - but she and other employees, providers, and leaders who care and want to be great - are doing it. Communication, pay, leadership, policy, procedures, cleanliness, patient care, food, its all better and gets better every day.

Cons

A few hangover leaders still need to go including CNO. They like the old way , hence pockets of challenges still exist that could be better. The more new talented, professional leaders AND employees come it will dilute the old ways of favoritism and paying the squeaky wheel more money. The new salary guidelines implemented in 2017 is helping A LOT!

MedStar Health Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your honest feedback. We're glad that you had a positive experience overall, but also take your concerns seriously. Since Glassdoor reviews are anonymous, we invite you to contact our Human Resources department by emailing Dennis Hoban, our senior director of Talent Acquisition, directly at Dennis.Hoban@MedStar.net if you wish to further discuss your experience. We appreciate your feedback because it can help us make improvements in the work environment. We aim to create a great experience for our employees and volunteers.

3.0

Dec 6, 2017

Management Needs Training

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, great benefits, opportunity to work at different locations

Cons

Poor Management, little to no annual raises

MedStar Health Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about working at MedStar Union Memorial. We understand your concerns and take them seriously. Since Glassdoor reviews are anonymous, we invite you to contact our Human Resources department by emailing Dennis Hoban, our senior director of Talent Acquisition, directly at Dennis.Hoban@MedStar.net if you wish to discuss your employment experience. We appreciate your feedback because it can help us make improvements in the work environment. We aim to create a great work experience for all of our employees.

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