University Health Services

Roles

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a nurse with advanced education in primary care who is licensed by the state and certified nationally to assess, diagnose and treat acute health problems and stable chronic health problems. The nurse practitioner may write prescriptions as appropriate for non-scheduled medications. The nurse practitioner in Missouri has a collaborating physician who provides consultation. At University Health Services, the nurse practitioner can treat acute (short term) conditions and provide preventive care (physicals and well woman exams).

A Medical Assistant (MA) is a person who, under the direction of the nurse practitioner, performs various clinic tasks including, but not limited to blood pressure checks, immunization administration, specimen collection and testing.

The Office Supervisor is responsible for the front office functions, which include scheduling appointments, telephone contacts, providing information, and tracking the financial issues of Student Health, including determining and coordinating appropriate charges.