How to use Penn Medicine OnDemand
Before scheduling a visit, check with your insurance carrier to see if your plan covers Penn Medicine OnDemand visits. You must be in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland during your visit.
Looking for OnDemand at Lancaster General Health? Learn how to schedule with myLGHealth.
- Open a MyChart by myPennMedicine account if you don’t already have one.
- Schedule your OnDemand appointment online or by phone at 215-615-2222.
- Download the myPennMedicine app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Check your internet connection.
- Complete your pre-check-in form on MyChart by myPennMedicine before your video visit.
At least 30 minutes before your OnDemand virtual visit, you should test your device to make sure everything is working for your visit:
- Open the MyChart by myPennMedicine app. Your device will request permission for “myPennMed” to access your camera and microphone. Press “OK.”
- In the app, tap “Appointments” and “Test Video” to verify your device supports video visits. If you can’t find the appointment, contact Penn Medicine OnDemand at 215-615-2222 to confirm your scheduled video visit.
- When the test video is complete, you’ll see, “You’re all set!”
- If you receive an error, try to download the latest version of the myPennMedicine app in the app store or update your device’s operating system.
- If you still can’t log into MyChart by myPennMedicine on your mobile device, call the MyChart by myPennMedicine support desk 24/7 at 866-614-7606.
- If you receive an error or can’t verify that your device supports video visits, contact your provider’s office to discuss other appointment options.
Learn more telehealth tips and instructions and watch this video to see how to connect to a virtual visit.
- Log in to your MyLGHealth account in the MyChart app 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
- Complete the eCheckin process and make your payment.
- In Appointments, select “Visit OnDemand” and wait for the provider to begin your visit.
- For additional support or questions, contact us by phone at 717-721-4589.