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 572 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 staff to work with and family centered." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great people believing in CHOC MISSION" ((in 32 reviews)); "company has great benefits and cost is low." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great coworkers." ((in 19 reviews)); "great motivation and teamwork all units" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 47 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)); "Thirdly, my manager is horrible." ((in 10 reviews)); "Some room for improvement would be a competitive salary." ((in 9 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

(530 total reviews)

Kim Cripe

84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

CHOC Children's has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 530 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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530 reviews

4.0

Jan 31, 2026

Pros and cons

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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

5.0

Jan 22, 2026

Great Company

Medical scribe

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great company, reallllllllly nice people to work with, doctors are super kind and understanding

Cons

hard to climb up the ladder

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. Keep up the great work you're doing as a Medical Scribe. Your commitment and passion enable 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 & paste link into a new browser) https://bit.ly/Feedback_Engagement_Response_Survey

5.0

Jan 20, 2026

Great place to work

Clinical practice specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team / good coworkers Strong clinical learning environment Opportunities for professional growth (e.g., certifications, committees) Structured training/orientation (if true) Meaningful patient care / mission-driven work Good benefits and job stability

Cons

Pay is not quite as competitive as other employers, but definitely isn't the worst in the area. The tuition reimbursement is fantastic.

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 Clinical Practice Specialists like you as part of our Mighty Brigade. Keep up the great work. 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 & paste link into a new browser) https://bit.ly/Feedback_Engagement_Response_Survey

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Jobs at CHOC Children's

Billing Representative, Mental Health

Sterile Processing Tech (Per Diem)

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Evenings

Financial Coordinator, Outpatient Access Center

Obstetrical Technician, Special Delivery Unit (Full Time and Part Time DAY openings, 12hr shifts)

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