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DrFirst Company Culture
DrFirst Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
DrFirst's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A+Manager
A+Compensation
AOffice Culture
AProfessional Development
ADrFirst CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Chen
66 /100
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Diversity at DrFirst
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at DrFirst have rated Leadership, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DrFirst
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at DrFirst have rated Compensation, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
DrFirst eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-33
DrFirst employees are -33% more likely to recommend DrFirst as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at DrFirst
Working at DrFirst is rated highly by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. DrFirst employees are most satisfied about Environment, Manager, and Compensation categories, putting DrFirst’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at DrFirst was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DrFirst
A-
Overall Company Culture at DrFirst is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
DrFirst ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDrFirst Employee Reviews
Out of 10 DrFirst employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From DrFirst Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership is approachable and thoughtful.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The leaders genuinely care about their staff. They don’t sit up in a tower above the fray, they lead from the front. They aren’t afraid to be wrong and take risks, and they are agile and nimble. They make the job bigger and they challenge us to be a participant in strategic decisions.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are genuine, willing to give a hand, open to feedback, and fun to laugh with.
DrFirst Company Information
DrFirst Company Overview
Leading in e-prescribing, EHR, health IT
DrFirst Mission, Vision & Values
DrFirst Mission Statement
Our growth is driven by a commitment to innovation and reliability across a wide array of clinical software and support services. We empower medical and dental practices, hospitals, pharmacies, and EMR/EHR/HIS systems with integrated technologies, stand-alone solutions, and consulting services
DrFirst Vision Statement
We identify systemic challenges that detract from the efficiency, accuracy and safety with which doctors can help their patients, and we create user-friendly solutions that improve clinical outcomes, strengthen healthcare technology interoperability, and assure provider and patient security.
DrFirst Values
- Reliable
- Innovation
- Commitment
- Customer support
| Headquarter | 9420 Key West Ave, Suite 230 Rockville, MD United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | drfirst.com |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | (888) 271-9898 |
| Company Status | Private |
DrFirst Competitors
DrFirst competitors include Catalent Pharma Solutions and CoverMyMeds. DrFirst ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DrFirst compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
DrFirst Employees
13 employees at DrFirst have reviewed DrFirst across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 13 DrFirst employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DrFirst are pleased with their total compensation at DrFirst, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DrFirst are extremely happy with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at DrFirst are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DrFirst believe the environment at DrFirst is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DrFirst is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at DrFirst work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at DrFirst are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining DrFirst - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining DrFirst is that the company was very prepared on their first day. DrFirst employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
DrFirst KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no DrFirst employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand DrFirst's KPIs and OKRs.
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DrFirst CEO & Leadership
DrFirst CEO - James Chen
66 /100
James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. James Chen’s employees rank DrFirst in the Top 5% for Environment, in the Top 5% for Manager, and in the Top 10% for Compensation. Chen is generally unpopular with DrFirst employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
DrFirst Leadership
The DrFirst Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO James Chen, Executive Vice President Zach Fox, and Vice President, Business Development and Client Strategy Patient Innovations Kathleen Bresette
James Chen CEO / President
James Chen serves as the CEO / President of DrFirst.
Kathleen Bresette Vice President, Business Development and Client Strategy Patient Innovations
Kathleen Bresette serves as the Vice President, Business Development and Client Strategy Patient Innovations of DrFirst,... read more
Irene Froehlich SVP, Corporate Development and Communications
Irene Froehlich serves as the SVP, Corporate Development and Communications of DrFirst, Inc.. Irene started at DrFirst,... read more
Senthil Dhandapani VP of System Operations
Senthil Dhandapani serves as the VP of System Operations of DrFirst, Inc.. Senthil started at DrFirst, Inc. in May of... read more
Joe Rector Sr Vice President, Patient Innovations
Joe Rector serves as the Sr Vice President, Patient Innovations of DrFirst, Inc.. Joe started at DrFirst, Inc. in... read more
Dennis DiVenuta VP National Accounts and Operations
Dennis DiVenuta serves as the VP National Accounts and Operations of DrFirst, Inc.. Dennis started at DrFirst, Inc. in... read more
Bernard Chan VP, Systems Engineering
Bernard Chan serves as the VP, Systems Engineering of DrFirst.
Zilong Tang Chief Technology Officer
Zilong Tang serves as the Chief Technology Officer of DrFirst, Inc.. Zilong started at DrFirst, Inc. in October of 2018.... read more
DrFirst Salaries
How much does DrFirst pay?
How much do people at DrFirst get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DrFirst is $102,024, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,653, or $71 per hour.
At DrFirst, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $231,329 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,322 annually. Average DrFirst salaries by department include: Engineering at $104,308, Product at $147,926, IT at $102,100, and Legal at $231,329. Half of DrFirst salaries are above $148,653.
6 employees at DrFirst rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 6 employees at DrFirst rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $107k | $107k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $144k | $144k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $265k | $265k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $342k | $342k | 100th Percentile |
$102,024*
Average Compensation
$148,653*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DrFirst Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DrFirst
Diverse employees at DrFirst score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing DrFirst in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DrFirst across various culture dimensions.
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DrFirst Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
DrFirst PTO
DrFirst's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. DrFirst's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, DrFirst applied for 25 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
25
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (25 out of 25)
- 0% Denied ( out of 25)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 25)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 25)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let DrFirst Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in DrFirst on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Washington | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding DrFirst
What is DrFirst address?
DrFirst location is at 9420 Key West Ave, Suite 230
Who is the CEO of DrFirst?
DrFirst CEO is James Chen, their score by employees is 66
What is DrFirst eNPS?
The eNPS for DrFirst is -33
What is the salary for Sales Associate in DrFirst?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 60k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in DrFirst?
The average salaries for Engineering in DrFirst is 104k
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