Does Health First pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Health First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Health First. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Health First?

56% of Health First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Health First 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Health First?

Registered Nurse (74) , Registered Nurse, BSN (19) , Patient Service Representative (18) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (14) , Staff RN (10) , Director (8) , CNA (7) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Analyst (5) , Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) (5) , Manager (5) , Medical Technologist (5) , Nurse Tech (5) , Phlebotomist (5) , Physical Therapist (5)

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

"Good on benefits" ((in 83 reviews)); "people and care are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "Warm and friendly staff; love to also receive my care at the Cocoa Beach location." ((in 22 reviews)); "There is a good work / life balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "The pay is great, the work environment is positive" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Low pay and tedious work." ((in 54 reviews)); "Poor management and I hope but takeover by Advent will help change" ((in 47 reviews)); "Leadership is terrible and been there forever" ((in 19 reviews)); "Scary, unethical ways of collecting blood cultures, most people don’t get paid well, always coming up with new policies to protect the hospital and makes things harder on the nurse, upper management smiles to your face to appease you then will backstab you" ((in 13 reviews)); "managers not at all considerate" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Health First layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Health First locations?

Melbourne , Rockledge , Palm Bay , Viera , Cape Canaveral , Cocoa Beach , Merritt Island , New York , Orlando , Cocoa , West Melbourne , Fort Lauderdale , Lake Mary , Indialantic , Malabar , Satellite Beach , Florida City , Saint Louis , Staten Island , Oshkosh , Brevard , Rockingham , Dallas , Fort Worth , Memphis , Manchester , Denver , Mukilteo , Palm Beach Gardens , West Palm Beach

Health First reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(754 total reviews)

Terry Forde

82% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Health First has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 754 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Health First employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

754 reviews

5.0

Aug 8, 2025

Great entry level job especially if you are looking for advance in this specific industry or branch on to another

Security officer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you hate dealing with potentially violent people work at Viera hospital or with the call center in the security department.

Cons

Night shifts are hard especially when understaffed. If you are working night select 3 12hour shift per week.

Health First Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience. We’re always striving to make Health First a supportive and rewarding place to grow, and it’s encouraging to hear from associates who see the potential for advancement and skill-building.

3.0

Jul 10, 2025

Good but not great

Lab assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Monday - Friday. Manager is always willing to help when needed.

Cons

PTO, Low pay and the raises are minimal. Once a year only a 3% raise. Life expenses (rent) increases faster than the pay. No paid holidays unless you pay yourself out of your own PTO. If you take pay for every holiday and Hurricane closures , you may not have enough hours for a vacation.

Health First Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you being honest about where you feel improvements could be made. Feedback like yours helps guide conversations about how we can better support our associates.

3.0

Jul 5, 2025

Medical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance and Insurance Benefits

Cons

Management, no room to move up,

Health First Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the work-life balance and benefits. We also appreciate your suggestions for growth. Feedback like yours helps us identify areas for improvement so we can continue working toward a supportive and positive environment for all associates.

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