Joseph Brierre
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and time management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining professionalism with coworkers. Recognized for taking proactive approaches to handle patient needs, complete administrative tasks, implement audit projects, and communicate with external entities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit and Credentialing Specialist
Brennan Behavior Group
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated and ensured timely completion of audit tasks with MCOs and providers to meet established deadlines.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for audit processes and findings.
- Supported internal and external audits with expert assistance and coordination.
- Completed medical records requests for commercial payers and state agencies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to educate on best practices for documentation and amending patient records.
- Verified correct CPT codes and billing units with insurance audit findings.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for credentialing.
- Completed and submitted credentialing and re-credentialing applications to insurance companies and state agencies.
- Managed provider enrollment processes in company software and portals to ensure the timely processing of claims.
- Managed and updated provider credentialing documents and mentor tracking.
- Completed side projects consisting of negotiating higher fee schedules, updating service locations, adding networks, etc.
Billing and Audit Support
Brennan Behavior Group
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues within the organization to ensure timely completion of external audits.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets to track data entry progress.
- Verified accuracy of data entered by comparing it with source documents.
- Negotiated payment plans with responsible parties to prevent accounts from entering collections.
- Explained charges clearly to ensure the patient's understanding and satisfaction.
- Served as a key resource for team members seeking guidance on billing matters, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Coordinated authorization correspondence to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
Social Work Intern
Notre Dame Hospice
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided socialization, emotional support, and companionship to patients and caregivers.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Maintained client visit notes to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Social Work Intern
Brennan Behavior Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with the front desk, intakes, and scheduling to obtain knowledge about mental health operations.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
ABA Line Technician
Brennan Behavior Group
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided 1:1 therapy to children diagnosed with Autism in a clinical setting.
- Worked with clients aged 5-13 with Autism.
- Collected data and took notes during daily sessions that were submitted to an approved BCBA to improve treatment plans and monitor the progression of clients’ goals.
- Taught and implemented protocols based on applied behavior analysis, which includes natural environment training, discrete trial training, social skills development, verbal training, and proper behavior in a virtual school and clinical setting.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2013
Skills
- Data security
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Data accuracy
- Internal and external audits
- Therapy billing
- Audit planning
- Mental health support
- Provider enrollment
- Application processing
- Report generation
- Database management
- Document review
Timeline
Audit and Credentialing Specialist
Brennan Behavior Group
11.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
Notre Dame Hospice
08.2024 - 05.2025
Billing and Audit Support
Brennan Behavior Group
01.2024 - 10.2025
Social Work Intern
Brennan Behavior Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
ABA Line Technician
Brennan Behavior Group
10.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University