Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,895 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at MedStar Health to a friend and 74% 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 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MedStar Health. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MedStar Health?

79% of MedStar Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MedStar Health 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 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) , Clinic Assistant (17) , Physician (17) , 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 228 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 85 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 51 reviews)); "The crew an supervising staff was 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 48 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)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 28 reviews)); "3. Upper management is absent and rarely communicates with staff directly." ((in 25 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((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 , Bel Air , Brandywine , 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

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,776 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Samet

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

MedStar Health has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,776 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

5.0

Dec 5, 2024

Compassionate supervisors

Wound care nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independence. Yet people willing to pitch in when necessary. Excellent benefits.

Cons

Without a BSN, no room for advancement.

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you're enjoying our benefits and the sense of independence in your role while still receiving support when needed. We appreciate your feedback regarding growth opportunities and will share them with our leadership team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: bit.ly/msheff. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

4.0

Dec 1, 2024

Aide

Rehab aide

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Welcoming environment and great staff

Cons

No cons come to mind

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the welcoming environment and working with a great team. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us! - MedStar Health Community Manager

4.0

Nov 29, 2024

Great opportunity

Student nurse extern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, learning opportunities, helpful resources

Cons

Not really a con but small community hospital vs large scale

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the flexible schedule and found valuable learning opportunities during your time with us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! - MedStar Health Community Manager

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