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 217 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 84 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 54 reviews)); "Most of the staff was friendly and helpful." ((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 46 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of team recognition" ((in 104 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 28 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 25 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

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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

Nov 20, 2024

good

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good, benefits great opportunities, growth

Cons

not much flex hours available

MedStar Health Response

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the benefits and growth opportunities at MedStar Health. We will, however, share your feedback concerning flexible hours with the most appropriate 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

2.0

Nov 17, 2024

stressful and long hours but good benefits

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health insurance, pay, location, PTO

Cons

Promotional opportunities, long hours, stressful environment, hiring freezes, mandatory vaccines

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear you appreciated our comprehensive benefits package. However, we're sorry to hear you were not satisfied with all aspects of your employment experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the appropriate 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

4.0

Nov 14, 2024

Office Supervisor

Office supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO BENEFITS CAREER ADVANCEMENT GROWTH

Cons

Large organization so one unfavorable thing can stay with you when trying to advance as all managers can see your entire employee profile

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the appropriate 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

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