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 230 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 86 reviews)); "Great staff to work with" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 49 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 103 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Patient Care Managers do most of the work with no positive feedback from nursing directors." ((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 , 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

Clinical Teams

5.0

Feb 18, 2026

The Best Organization and The Best People

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people, people, people. Cannot speak more highly of the wonderful, supportive, conscientious, hardworking, dedicated people. The best onboarding I've ever experienced. SO refreshing! Everyone has been warm, embracing, and passionate. I absolutely feel like I fit in and would highly recommend MedStar to all passionate healthcare job seekers, regardless of your position, skill, and level of experience.

Cons

None - impeccable organization to work for!

MedStar Health Response

4mo

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that our team has made such a positive impact on your employment experience. It’s great to know that you felt embraced and supported from day one. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to have you at MedStar Health! - MedStar Health Community Manager

3.0

Feb 11, 2026

Supportive Environment that could better value its MA's

Certified medical assistant (cma)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

strong patient - centered care supportive clinical team reputable healthcare system opportunities for growth organized workflow and standards exposure to specialty experience internal advancement potential

Cons

compensation not always aligned with workload limited incentives or bonus structure for MA's raises not clearly structured or frequent high patient volume can lead to burnout staffing shortages limited opportunity for employees to formally reevaluate / negotiate pay limited recognition for expanded responsibilities

MedStar Health Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your insights. We’re glad to hear you value our patient-centered care and supportive team. Your feedback on compensation and workload is important, and we will share it with the most 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

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Probation Period Survey

Unit secretary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I observe: - Strong collaboration between nursing staff, providers, and unit secretaries. - Supportive leadership and willingness to answer questions. -Opportunities for learning and skills development during probation. - Professional and respectful work environment

Cons

- High workload during peak hours can affect response times. - Frequent interruptions (calls, walk-ups) Make prioritization challenging.

MedStar Health Response

4mo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're thrilled to hear about the strong collaboration and supportive environment you've experienced. We appreciate your insights on workload and team support. We will share your feedback 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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