Paralegal/Legal Assistant Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Pinnacle Home Care – 3.6 Oldsmar, FL Job Details Full-time $40,000 – $65,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Medicare 5 years Healthcare Administration Paralegal Studies HIPAA Microsoft Office Legal Studies Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Legal administrative experience Contracts Certified Notary Public Senior level Associate’s degree Paralegal experience

Paralegal Certificate Full Job Description Job Title/Position:

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Reports To:

President

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest privately-owned home healthcare provider, is seeking an experienced Paralegal – Legal Assistant to support the President in Medicare compliance, healthcare regulations, and legal administration. This role is vital in ensuring that the organization adheres to federal and state healthcare laws while managing key compliance initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in maintaining Medicare and healthcare compliance by researching, interpreting, and applying relevant regulations and policies. Prepare, review, and organize legal and regulatory documents related to home healthcare operations. Conduct legal research on Medicare laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and other healthcare regulations. Support the President with administrative and legal tasks, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Maintain and update corporate compliance records, audit reports, and regulatory filings. Monitor changes in Medicare reimbursement policies and provide analysis on how they impact home healthcare services. Coordinate with legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure adherence to healthcare laws. Draft and review contracts, provider agreements, and compliance policies. Assist in healthcare audits, internal investigations, and risk assessments to identify regulatory gaps. Oversee document management, including electronic filings and case records to support legal and compliance matters. Pinnacle Home Health, Revised April 2025 Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Paralegal certification is preferred. 5-7+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, Medicare regulations, or legal support within a healthcare setting. Must be a notary public. Strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other federal/state healthcare regulations. Experience supporting home healthcare, skilled nursing facilities, or hospital legal departments is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal research tools. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills to support high-level executive functions. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, contracts and legal research relating to healthcare is preferred. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with conditions of participation for the Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Oldsmar, FL 34677 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Oldsmar, FL 34677