Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,891 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) , Clinical Assistant (10)

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

"Benefits are great and competitive" ((in 228 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 54 reviews)); "The crew an supervising staff was great." ((in 53 reviews)); "People and because it’s a fairly large organization; the ability move around while staying under the MedStar umbrella is great." ((in 50 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 and very micromanagement." ((in 32 reviews)); "Patient Care Managers do most of the work with no positive feedback from nursing directors." ((in 31 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 24 reviews)); "Parking is terrible and you have to pay for it" ((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

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MedStar Health reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,772 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 1,772 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

4.0

Apr 30, 2026

Dedicated Associates who care

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Talented colleagues who care about patient safety and quality

Cons

Challenging regulatory environment and constant audit

MedStar Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoy working alongside your colleagues. We appreciate your comments about the challenging regulatory environment and the constant auditing. We will share it with the appropriate leaders. 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

4.0

Apr 24, 2026

Good benefits and job opportunities, but micromanagement exists

Patient access specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Has good benefits and lots of internal job postings

Cons

Management can micromanage a lot

MedStar Health Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate our benefits and internal growth opportunities. We value your feedback regarding management and will share it with the appropriate leaders. 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

4.0

Apr 22, 2026

Good work-life balance, but limited career growth

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work-life balance, know the people who see you as a patient

Cons

Career latter is non-existent. raises are only $1

MedStar Health Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciated the work-life balance and the personal connections with our team. However, we take your concerns about career progression and compensation seriously. 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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