Zoha Naeem

Neuroscience graduate with clinical experience as a Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Medicine volunteer and was trained as a Medical Assistant. Proficient in patient assessment, clinical procedures, documentation, and medication administration, with research experience in epilepsy and neuronal morphology. Dedicated to high-quality, compassionate patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Patient Care Assistant - Capital Area Pediatrics - Ashburn, Virginia

(2023-10 - 2025-08)

• Assisted physicians with patient evaluations, procedures, and treatments
• Reviewed patient records and obtained vital signs.
• Performed laboratory testing according to clinical standards.
• Collaborated with front desk staff and medical assistants to support clinic operations.
• Trained and supervised new PCAs and front desk staff, ensuring proper workflow, patient safety, and high-quality care.
• Served as front desk receptionist, handling patient check-ins, scheduling, insurance verification, and billing.

Pharmacy Technician - CVS Pharmacy - South Riding, Virginia

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

• Accurately prepared, filled, and labeled prescription medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assisted patients with prescription intake, insurance claims, billing, and payment processing.
• Maintained pharmacy inventory by stocking, rotating, and removing expired or recalled medication.
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions, including patient information, insurance claims, and inventory orders.
• Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently according to procedures.

Emergency Medicine Volunteer - Inova Health - Lansdowne, Virginia

(2024-03)

• Supported patients and families by providing directions, comfort items, and assistance as needed.
• Acted as a liaison between visitors and clinical staff to facilitate communication and updates.
• Guided patients and their families to different hospital areas with staff approval.
• Helped maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment in the ER lobby.

Research Intern - Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship - Fairfax, Virginia

(2024-05)

• Researched neuronal structure and epilepsy using digital reconstructions.
• Studied 1,417 neural reconstructions from the hippocampus and neocortex to identify changes in neurons and glia in different epilepsy models.
• Co-authored an abstract published in the Mason Journal of Student Scientists Research.

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience - George Mason University (2022 - 2025)