Steps. 1  1. Get an education. Most medical receptionists do not need a college degree, but finishing high school is important. 2  2. Develop customer service skills. Demonstrate that you are able to work with a diverse group of people including patients, doctors, medical staff and other healthcare professionals. 3  3. Become computer literate. Your job as a receptionist will require you to use a variety of computer programs. There is scheduling and insurance billing software that will be especially important to know. Learn how to use office machinery also, including copiers, fax machines and multi-line telephone systems.
by Melaina Juntti. Many athletes swear by expensive compression shorts, socks, tights, and other garments. These tight-fitting items are thought to hold muscles firmly in place and improve blood flow to the muscles, thereby boosting athletic performance. But according to a new study of elite male runners, none of that actually happens.
Athletes and fitness fiends alike have very prominent opinions regarding compression gear. The supremely snug attire is thought to improve performance and speed up recovery, but researchers have a confession to make: compression clothing is pretty much useless for endurance runners.