Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,893 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 227 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 80 reviews)); "Most of the staff was friendly and helpful." ((in 52 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 51 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 104 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 30 reviews)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 29 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

(1,774 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 1,774 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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2K reviews

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Mission driven and purposeful work

Human resources

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Medstar attracts employees that are deeply connected with the mission and vision of the organization. It has a very supportive and collaborative culture. The reputation of the organization is strong with patient-centered clinical expertise and a strong emphasis on professional development. It is recognized for high standards in patient care and social responsibility and the focus on safety is present in every meeting. It is a great place to work for people who feel called to serve others as part of caregiving teams.

Cons

As any healthcare organization, Medstar is challenged by the complexity and volatility of the healthcare system and highly regulatory environments. This, along with other challenges inherent to healthcare professionals make the organization vulnerable to the drawbacks of working in the industry. Having said that, the leaders I have met seem very focused on addressing systemic issues and are very aligned with SPIRIT values.

MedStar Health Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you are satisfied overall with your employment. Thank you for your service! - MedStar Health Community Manager

1.0

Mar 27, 2026

90 day

Psc site coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Manager has been great and made this transition

Cons

The recruiter was very rude and stated that I could not make more than a person who has a degree and I stated that I been this field for over 25 and been at Johns Hopkins since 2001 and to come to this job and the people are so unprofessional, rude and no compassion nor empathy. I should have known then that this was not a good fit for me, but I needed a job so that's why I took this job then to have to pay for parking because the shuttle did not arrive on time, so I had to pay now for parking .

MedStar Health Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. While we are happy to hear that your manager has been great, it’s disheartening to hear your concerns around recruitment. We want to share your concerns 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

5.0

Mar 23, 2026

Great leadership and supportive team with patient focus

Senior analyst engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working under great leadership. Working with very supporting and fun team where they share their knowledge and experience. Medstar focus is always Patient first. They not only bring this mind set in Hospital and clinics but also in all the départements.

Cons

So far, I don't find any problem or issue worth mentioning.

MedStar Health Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the supportive team and leadership. It’s wonderful to know our patient-first mindset resonates throughout all departments. We appreciate your feedback and are excited to have you on our team! - MedStar Health Community Manager

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