If I could give it less than one star, I would. - Patient Navigator Spring Fertility Employee Review

1.0
3 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

truly not one pro, and I've thought very long and hard about it.

Cons

man, there is so much wrong with this company. wage theft--all of my coworkers talked openly about this, how management would go in and adjust your time so you wouldn't get paid overtime. this happened countless times to me, too. insane job roles--like having the patient navigators do the work of nurses...without a nursing degree. that's irresponsible and poor practice claiming to be inclusive--misgendering and dead-naming trans patients constantly, yet when brought to management, they gaslight you into thinking it isn't a problem unprofessional management--not only was there no direct supervisor during my time at spring, the practice manager who ended up managing the team was truly a nightmare. she was condescending, manipulative, and very, very inappropriate with staff, at work AND at work events like the holiday party. lies about pay during hiring process--in my interview, I was explained the pay structure and it was definitely appealing. though when I signed the offer, they redacted the structure, making the pay and promotions much worse. had I known, I would not have left my job for spring. unsupportive team--like I said, management was absolutely awful. there was always at least one pn crying because of the job almost daily. management did nothing to support employees being over worked, undervalued, and having to deal with heavy things in their personal life. zero trust--there are not benefits of working in office, especially in Oakland. car break ins and muggings are daily. our break room is only really equipped with a coffee machine. the snacks are locked away in cabinets because they don't trust employees won't pocket them to take home. never have I experienced that kind of distrust.

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Spring Fertility Response
3y
Thank you so much for sharing your experience at Spring. We are incredibly disappointed to hear as this experience does not align with Spring's core values. Spring Fertility has always been committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive clinic for patients and employees. We highly encourage you to contact us at hr@springfertility.com, so we can more effectively investigate the concerns you’ve brought forward.

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5.0
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Pros

Love the work life balance

Cons

Need to be good at time management

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Spring Fertility Response
10mo
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you're enjoying a healthy work-life balance, that's something we care deeply about at Spring Fertility. We also appreciate your note on time management. We understand that our fast-paced environment can be demanding, and we aim to support our team with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us!
1.0
19 May 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

-Patients were genuinely rewarding to work with, especially helping individuals and couples through fertility treatment journeys. -Fast paced environment that helped build multitasking, time management, and clinical skills quickly. -Gained hands on experience with fertility procedures, patient coordination, and women’s health care.

Cons

I worked as a Medical Assistant at this fertility clinic and experienced an extremely stressful and poorly managed work environment. MAs were frequently overloaded, expected to manage other coworkers’ patients and responsibilities while still being held individually accountable for delays and mistakes. Staffing and workflow issues created constant pressure and made it difficult to provide patients with the level of care they deserved. There was a noticeable lack of support from leadership, inconsistent communication, and the lack of support from leadership came from poor training in the management department . Concerns about workload, fairness, and workplace treatment did not feel taken seriously. I also experienced situations that felt discriminatory and dismissive, which made the environment even more uncomfortable and discouraging. One of the biggest issues was the expectation placed on Medical Assistants compared to the compensation provided. MAs were expected to be cross-trained across clinic operations, ASC responsibilities, and phlebotomy, often juggling multiple roles in a single shift without pay that reflected the workload, skill set, or level of responsibility required. ASC MAs also frequently did not receive lunches on time, often going past the 5th hour or missing breaks entirely due to staffing and workflow demands. This was a consistent issue that staff raised, yet nothing meaningful was done to address it. The workload and expectations placed on support staff were unsustainable and contributed heavily to burnout and low morale. The clinic culture often prioritized keeping up appearances and patient volume over employee wellbeing. Burnout among staff seemed very common, and morale was consistently low. Instead of addressing operational issues directly, responsibility was frequently pushed onto support staff. While working in fertility care can be rewarding and the patients themselves were wonderful, the internal environment made it difficult to grow professionally or feel valued as an employee.

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