Is CHOC Children's a good company to work for?

CHOC Children's has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 571 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at CHOC Children's to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CHOC Children's have been left by employees working as Registered Nurse, BSN , Clinical Associate and Medical Assistant .

Does CHOC Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CHOC Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CHOC Children's. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CHOC Children's?

84% of CHOC Children's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CHOC Children's 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CHOC Children's?

Registered Nurse (47) , Clinical Associate (32) , Registered Nurse, BSN (22) , Medical Assistant (15) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Clinical Nurse II (7) , Financial Coordinator (6) , Respiratory Therapist (6) , Unit Assistant (6) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (5) , Executive Assistant (5) , Volunteer (5) , Coordinator (4) , Intern (4) , Nurse Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at CHOC Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits" ((in 30 reviews)); "good people to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great staff to work with and family centered." ((in 27 reviews)); "helping kids and good coworkers" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great working with kids, tuition reimbursement" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CHOC Children's according to real employee reviews?

"very low pay compared to other hospitals in the area" ((in 39 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and there id no support" ((in 13 reviews)); "Colleagues are yelling at each other for things that are not their fault, managers never meet with their staff, and their process for onboarding is also very disorganized." ((in 11 reviews)); "Some room for improvement would be a competitive salary." ((in 8 reviews)); "Then had upper management oversee us as well, and was very dismissive" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about CHOC Children's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CHOC Children's layoffs and their outlook for job security at CHOC Children's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CHOC Children's locations?

Orange , Mission Viejo , Los Angeles , Santa Ana , Anaheim , Costa Mesa , Irvine , Laguna Hills , Austin , Aliso Viejo , Compton , Dana Point , Huntington Beach , Long Beach , San Clemente , Tustin , West Covina , Chino Hills , Riverside , Denver , California

CHOC Children's reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(529 total reviews)

Kim Cripe

84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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CHOC Children's has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 529 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CHOC Children's employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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529 reviews

2.0

Apr 22, 2026

Great patient care but low pay and poor management

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Care for their patient Great reputation Great pediatric experience Cool architecture and building

Cons

Low pay for OC Poor management Favoritism High turnaround rate

CHOC Children's Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet our shared expectations. At Rady Children’s Health-Orange County, our goal is to ensure that every associate feels valued, supported and welcome. We truly appreciate your candid review and welcome the opportunity to learn more from you. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve the overall associate experience. In addition to expressing our gratitude for your feedback, we invite you to complete our Feedback and Engagement Response Survey if you wish to share further details. The survey allows you to remain completely anonymous, should you choose. We are eager to hear from you and value your insights. Survey Link: (Copy and paste link into a new browser) https://bit.ly/FeedbackandEngagementResponseSurvey

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Family Oriented

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Family oriented workplace that makes you feel like you belong and could stay for your entire career

Cons

The pace can be fast and demanding but totally worth it to make a difference in children's lives.

CHOC Children's Response

3mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you love about Rady Children’s Health-Orange County! We truly value your feedback and are proud to have dedicated associates like you as part of our Mighty Brigade. Your commitment and passion help us to continue protecting and advancing the health and well-being of children in our community. In addition to our appreciation for your input, we invite you to complete our Feedback and Engagement Response Survey if you’d like to share further details. The survey allows you to remain completely anonymous if you choose. We’re eager to hear more from you! Survey Link: (Copy and paste link into a new browser) https://bit.ly/Feedback_Engagement_Response_Survey

4.0

Jan 31, 2026

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Learn a lot from a busy hospital

Cons

Pay could be better and not that many supportive staff

CHOC Children's Response

5mo

Thank you so much for taking the time to share what you love about Rady Children’s Health-Orange County! We truly value your feedback and are proud to have dedicated associates like you as part of our Mighty Brigade. In addition to our appreciation for your input, we invite you to complete our Feedback and Engagement Response Survey if you’d like to share further details. The survey allows you to remain completely anonymous if you choose. We’re eager to hear more from you! Survey Link: (Copy & paste link into a new browser) https://bit.ly/Feedback_Engagement_Response_Survey

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Jobs at CHOC Children's

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Clinical Lab Scientist II (Evenings)

Sterile Processing Tech II (10hr Nights)

Lead Cath Lab Tech (10hr Days)

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