Okay, let’s tackle this. So Heidy is a medical assistant with limited experience, mostly in a single company. The average hourly rate for medical assistants in the US can range from $15 to $25 per hour, depending on location and experience. Since Heidy is based in Hialeah, Florida, the cost of living is relatively low. Considering her limited experience, I'll estimate her hourly rate at the lower end of the range, around $17 per hour.